Common name : Locally inspired names according to regions
Scientific name : Equus caballus
Family : Equidae
Native to : Worldwide, except the Arctic and Antarctic circles
Interesting fact : Considered one of the most faithful, intelligent and speedy domesticated mammals.
Conservation status : Least Concern
There are two sub-species, one of which has been domesticated and has a number of breeds, while the other remains wild at large. Horses have evolved from small multi-toed creatures to large single-toed animals. Horses have a wide range of coat colours and distinctive markings, usually shades of black, grey, brown and white. It usually gives birth to a single foal.
