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Shetland pony

The Shetland pony is a small and sturdy horse known for its friendly nature. They are great for kids and love to play and explore their surroundings.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Shetland pony is a compact, sturdy equine with short legs, a broad back, and a deep chest. They have a distinctive shaggy double coat, often black, dark brown, or grey, with a thick mane and tail. Their small size and gentle eyes make them easily recognizable.

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Shetland pony

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Shetland ponies can live into their thirties, much longer than many other horse breeds!

Their sturdy hooves are incredibly tough, allowing them to walk on rocky terrain without shoes.

These hardy ponies developed on islands where winters are very cold and windy!

They originally worked in coal mines, pulling carts underground!

Habilidades especiales

Shetland pony has a super-thick double coat that helps them stay warm and dry in harsh, cold, and wet climates.

Shetland pony can carry heavy loads far exceeding their own body weight, making them excellent working animals.

Shetland pony can digest coarse vegetation and thrive on sparse pastures because of their efficient digestive system.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 100-130 cm
Peso: 150-200 kg
Esperanza de vida: 20-30 años
Top Speed: 35 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1
Gestación: 320-350 días

Dieta y alimentación

Shetland ponies are grazing animals that mostly eat grasses, hay, and other plant matter.

Alimentos principales

grasses
hay
heather
sedges

Método de búsqueda

Grazing

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Heather

Calluna vulgaris

A primary food source in their native moorland habitats.

eats

Red fescue

Festuca rubra

A common grass species grazed in pastures and wild areas.

parasitizes

Sheep tick

Ixodes ricinus

Ticks attach to ponies to feed on their blood.

parasitizes

Bloodworm

Strongylus vulgaris

An internal parasite that can affect pony health.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.