# Arabian Horse (*Equus ferus caballus*) The Arabian horse is a beautiful and friendly animal. They are known for their speed and grace, making them great companions for riders. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Also known as:** Arabian Mare, Arabian Stallion ![Arabian Horse](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426159/objects/4451.jpg) ## Appearance The Arabian Horse has a distinctive dished face, large eyes, and small, curved ears. They typically have a compact body with a high-set tail carried elegantly, and their coat colors vary from bay, grey, and chestnut to black or roan. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Perissodactyla - **Family:** Equidae - **Genus:** Equus ## Interesting facts - Arabian horses often have one less vertebra than other horses, giving them a short, strong back! - Some Arabian horses are so precious, their family trees have been documented for hundreds of years! - Their high tail carriage isn't just beautiful; it also helps them balance during fast movements! - They are incredible athletes, excelling in endurance rides that can last for days across vast distances! ## Special abilities - **Smart Communicator:** Arabian Horses have high intelligence and sensitivity that helps them form strong bonds with humans and understand complex commands. - **Cooling System:** Arabian Horses have a unique dished face that helps them cool down quickly by increasing air contact as they breathe. - **Agile Maneuverer:** Arabian Horses have a compact, muscular build and fewer lumbar vertebrae that helps them be incredibly agile and quick to turn. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 200-240 cm - **Weight:** 360-450 kg - **Lifespan:** 25-30 years - **Speed:** 70 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 330-340 days ## Diet & Feeding Arabian Horses are herbivores that graze on various plants, especially grasses and hay. - **Primary Foods:** Grass, Hay, Oats, Barley, Alfalfa - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** [Feather Grass](https://www.snappit.app/explore/feather-grass) (*Stipa lagascae*) — A common grass in arid regions they historically grazed. - **Parasitizes:** Intestinal Threadworm (*Strongyloides westeri*) — A common internal parasite found in horses worldwide. ## Traits - [Wildlife](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wildlife): Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats. - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Steppe](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/steppe): This habitat trait describes species found in steppes, which are dry, treeless grasslands characterized by extreme seasonal temperature variations and low precipitation. - [Ancient Lineage](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ancient-lineage): This trait signifies organisms belonging to a very old evolutionary group with ancestors dating back millions of years. - [Domesticated](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/domesticated): Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always be gentle and calm around horses. They are friendly, but it's important to approach them carefully. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Arabian Horse? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Arabian Horse? 200-240 cm ### How much does Arabian Horse weigh? 360-450 kg ### How long does Arabian Horse live? 25-30 years ### How fast can Arabian Horse move? 70 km/h ### What does Arabian Horse eat? Arabian Horses are herbivores that graze on various plants, especially grasses and hay. ### How does Arabian Horse hunt? Grazing ### How many babies does Arabian Horse usually have? 1 ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Arabian Horse: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/arabian-horse)