Miyako Pony
Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Mammalia
Order : Perissodactyla
Family : Equidae
Genus : Equus
Species : caballus
Phylum : Chordata
Class : Mammalia
Order : Perissodactyla
Family : Equidae
Genus : Equus
Species : caballus
This glorious pony was spotted midway during our road trip from Goa to Karnataka. It had a brown shiny coat and looked very adorable while it was running gracefully at the roadside.
These ponies or horses are adapted to run, allowing them to quickly escape predators, and possess an excellent sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down, with younger horses tending to sleep significantly more than adults.
Horses are herbivores, which means they eat forages (grass and hay) to maintain their strength and meet their nutritional needs. However, hard-working horses may need a diet supplemented with grains to give them more energy.
Horses are sensitive and emotional animals, capable of forming deep loving bonds with humans. Whether they’re grazing in a group or enjoying the company of their human friend, most horses love to be around others.