Check out the scientific classification of horses within the Mammalia class.
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Phylum: |
Chordata |
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Class: |
Mammalia |
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Order: |
Perissodactyla |
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Family: |
Equidae |
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Species: |
Equus caballus |
Perissodactyla means "odd toed" and rhinos and tapirs belong to this order as well as horses.
The Equidae family consists of horses, asses and zebras and there are 9 species within this genus and the domestic horse or pony is "Equus caballus". The Equidae family have a mane, 40-42 teeth, and skulls with long nasal bones. They are herd animals and fast runners preferring to flee from danger rather than face it. The Equidae family are herbivores.
