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A horse is a quadrupedal mammal belonging to the Equidae family. Horses are generally large in stature, standing between 1.2 meters and 1.8 meters at the withers and weighing between 380 and 1,000 kilograms. They have a muscular and powerful body, with an elongated head and a long, graceful neck.

Horses have a smooth, shiny coat, with a wide variety of colors and patterns. Ranging from pure white to deep black, including red, piebald and gray. They also have long, thick manes and tails.

Horse legs are powerful and muscular. With hard, strong hooves that allow them to move over a wide variety of terrain. Horses have a graceful, powerful gait, with a long, elegant stride.

Horses have movable ears and large, expressive eyes. This allows them to detect dangers and communicate with other horses. Their digestion system is very efficient, allowing them to digest large amounts of plant fiber.

In short, horses are graceful, powerful and majestic animals. Having evolved to be perfectly adapted to outdoor life and group living. They have a wide variety of physical and behavioral characteristics that make them unique and fascinating. The horse is a wild and domestic animal!

Fun Facts About Horses

1. Horses can sleep standing: Horses can lock their legs to stand while sleeping. This allows them to remain alert in case of danger and reduces their vulnerability in the event of a threat.

2. All horses have relatively small brains: although horses are large animals, their brains weigh only 600 grams on average. This is partly due to the fact that their nervous system is very efficient and they have developed very elaborate survival mechanisms.

3. Nevertheless, horses have 360-degree all-round vision: horses' eyes are positioned on the sides of their heads, allowing them to see all around them without moving their heads. However, this means they have a blind spot directly in front of them.

4. Second, horses can run very fast: horses are capable of running at speeds of up to 70 km/h. This is partly thanks to their anatomy, which allows them to transform the energy stored in their muscles into rapid movement.

5. But also, horses have teeth that grow continuously: horses' teeth grow throughout their lives. So they have to wear them out regularly by chewing hard food like hay and grass.

6. Did you know that horses communicate with each other: horses use different types of neighs, squeaks and growls to communicate with each other. They can express emotions like joy, fear and aggression.

7. As well as horses have an excellent memory: horses can remember a face or a voice for years. They can also remember dangerous or stressful situations, which helps them stay away from similar situations in the future.

8. We know that horses have friends and foes: horses have individual personalities and preferences. And can therefore develop friendships and antipathies towards other horses. They also have complex social hierarchies that can influence their behavior.

9. It is known that horses need a lot of water: Horses need to drink a lot of water to maintain their health and well-being. On average, an adult horse drinks between 20 and 40 liters of water per day.

10. Finally, horses have movable ears: horses have movable ears that allow them to rotate 180 degrees to pick up sounds from all directions. This helps them detect potential predators and communicate with other horses.

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