Horses evolved over 50 million years from small many toed animals to the big beautiful, single-toed horses of today.
Scientific Info
Scientific Name |
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Equus Caballus |
Type |
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Mammal |
Diet |
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Herbivore |
Size |
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142-163cm (56-64in) |
Weight |
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380-550kg (840-1,200lbs) |
Top Speed |
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64km/h (40mph) |
Life Span |
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25-30 years |
Lifestyle |
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Herd |
Conservation Status |
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Threatened |
Appearance
Colour |
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Brown, White, Black |
Skin Type |
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Hair |
Favourite Food |
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Grass |
Habitat |
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Small forests and grassland |
Average Clutch Size |
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1 |
Main Prey |
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Grass, Fruit, Leaves |
Predators |
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Human, Wolf, Bears |
Distinctive Features |
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Long, thin legs and long mane and tail |