Domestic horse
Equus caballus caballus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Most horses are shod to avoid wearing down their hooves. Shoes are nailed to the horn of the hoof. The first horseshoes date back to the 9th century.
Reproduction
From the age of two and a half, mating takes place in spring or summer. After an approximate 11 month gestation period, the mare generally gives birth to only one foal which will be weaned around 7 months old.
Alimentation
Herbivore, feeding on grass, grain and hay.
Prédateurs
Human and wolf.
Longévité
Around 25 years.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Northern elk
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Grey wolf
Domestic pig
Black-tailed prairie dog
White-tailed deer
Caribou
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
