Zoology of the ZooPl. LXXXIV
Pony
Equus caballus
Mammalia · Perissodactyla · Equidae
Fig. 1. Pony
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Under about 1.47 m (14.2 hands) at the shoulder |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 130-350 kg |
| Food | Grass and hay |
| Lifespan | About 25-30 years |
| Society | Herds |
| Habitat | farm |
| Range | Asia |
| Wild or tame | Domestic; ponies are small horses |
Shetland ponies once worked in coal mines.
Observe: Look at the thick mane and stocky legs.