Domesticated

Horse (Domestic)

Equus ferus caballus

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About

The domestic horse is a large, hoofed mammal that has been domesticated for over 5,000 years. They have played a crucial role in human history, used for transportation, agriculture, and warfare. Horses are highly social animals with complex behaviors and communication.

Habitat

Domesticated worldwide, originally from Eurasia

Diet

Herbivorous - grasses, hay, and grains

In Pop Culture

Black Beauty

book

The classic novel by Anna Sewell tells the story of a horse's life from his perspective.

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Fun Facts

Horses can sleep both standing up and lying down.
They have the largest eyes of any land mammal.
Horses communicate using body language, vocalizations, and facial expressions.

Conservation

StatusDomesticated

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