Horse
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Horse
Equus ferus caballus
Horses are large, strong animals that have helped people travel and work for thousands of years. They can run very fast and love open spaces.
Habitat: Farms, fields, and stables.
Appearance
The Horse has a large head, strong body, and long legs ending in hard hooves. Its coat comes in many solid colors like bay, chestnut, black, or grey, often with a flowing mane and tail that make it distinct from striped zebras.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderPerissodactylaFamilyEquidaeGenusEquus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
4/5 · High
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Interesting facts
A horse's brain weighs less than half of a human brain, but they are very smart!
A horse's teeth never stop growing, so they need to graze or chew to wear them down!
Horses use their ears, eyes, and nostrils to express their mood to other horses!
They can only breathe through their nose, not through their mouth like humans can.
Special abilities
Ability
Speedy Sprinter
Horse can run very fast using its powerful leg muscles because that helps them escape danger.
Ability
Wide View
Horse has eyes on the sides of its head, giving it almost 360-degree vision to spot predators.
Ability
Hoof Power
Horse has strong hooves, which protect its feet and provide traction for running over different terrains.
Ability
Grinding Teeth
Horse can grind tough plants with its large, flat molar teeth that help them digest fibrous food.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 140-185 cm
- Weight
- 250-1000 kg
- Lifespan
- 25-30 years
- Top Speed
- 65 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1
- Gestation
- 320-360 days
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Diet & Feeding
Horses are plant-eaters that love to munch on grass and hay all day long to stay healthy!
Primary Foods
- Grass
- Hay
- Oats
- Apples
- Carrots
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eats
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
A common grass grazed by horses.
eats
White Clover
Trifolium repens
A nutritious legume found in horse pastures.
eaten by
Grey Wolf
Canis lupus
Wild and feral horses can be prey for wolves.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Domesticated
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
EquineSteed
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Safety
Danger
4/5 · High
Stand to the side when near a horse’s back legs to avoid kicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Horse?
140-185 cm
How much does Horse weigh?
250-1000 kg
How long does Horse live?
25-30 years
How fast can Horse move?
65 km/h
What does Horse eat?
Horses are plant-eaters that love to munch on grass and hay all day long to stay healthy!
Where is Horse usually found?
Farms, fields, and stables.
How does Horse hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Horse usually have?
1
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