Horse

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Scientific Name: Equus ferus caballus

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Horses can sleep both standing up and lying down.
  • They have excellent hearing and can rotate their ears independently.
  • Horses have played a vital role in transport, farming, and human history.

EVERY SPECIES COUNT

Modern horses share ancestry with wild horses that once shaped grassland ecosystems. Conservation efforts help protect remaining wild horse populations and their habitats.

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MY CONSERVATION STATUS
Not Applicable 100%

HOW LONG DO I LIVE?

25–30 years

WHERE DO I LIVE?

Grasslands, plains, and farms worldwide.

WHAT KIND OF EATER AM I?

Herbivore

WHAT’S ON MY MENU?

Grass, hay, grains, and vegetables.

HOW MUCH DO I WEIGH?

380–1,000 kg