Horse - Wikipedia
WEBThe horse (Equus ferus caballus) [2] [3] is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. It belongs to the taxonomic family Equidae and is one of two extant subspecies of Equus ferus. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, close to Eohippus, into the large, single
Horse | Definition, Breeds, Pictures, Evolution, & Facts
WEBSep 1, 2024 · horse, (Equus caballus), a hoofed herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae. It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds.
Horse - National Geographic
WEBExplore the ancient relationship between human and horse. Learn why hundreds of distinctive breeds are all members of a single species.
Horses 101 (Fun Facts, Breeds, Cost, Care, Riding, Etc.)
WEBLearn about horse history and biology, how to care for them, and the basics of riding in this beginners’ guide to all things horses.
Equine | Horse, Domestication & Breeds | Britannica
WEBequine, one of the mammal family of Equidae (order Perissodactyla) that includes the modern horses, zebras, and asses, as well as more than 60 species known only from fossils. All six modern members of the family are placed in the genus Equus.
Horse Breeds: The 30 Most Popular Equine Types A To Z
WEBMar 4, 2022 · Learn about the 30 most popular horse breeds found in the world today - presented below in an alphabetical order - horse breeds A to Z.
All About Horses - AMNH
WEBExplore amazing facts about horse breeds. Find out about their colors, body types, and where in the world they come from.
Horse - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBEverything you should know about the Horse. The Horse is a large mammal with a strong constitution, used to transport people and for farm work.
Horse - Evolution, Domestication, Anatomy | Britannica
WEBSep 1, 2024 · Horse - Evolution, Domestication, Anatomy: The history of the horse family, Equidae, began during the Eocene Epoch. Eohippus (Hyracotherium) was the first ancestral horse to appear. The line leading from Eohippus to Equus, the modern horse, includes Orohippus, Epihippus, Mesohippus, Miohippus, Parahippus, Merychippus, and Pliohippus.
Horses - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
WEBA Horse (Equus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. Equus comes from the ancient Greek word meaning quickness. Horses are mammals in the same family as zebras, mules and donkeys.
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