Exploring the World of Horses

What does 'domesticated' mean in the context of animals?

• Animals that live in the wild

• Animals kept as pets or on farms

• Animals that are not trainable

• Wild animals that are untamed

What term is used to describe horses that live in the wild?

• Colts

• Feral horses

• Domestic horses

• Mares

Approximately how many horses are there in the world?

• About 60 million

• About 80 million

• About 30 million

• About 100 million

What is a baby horse called?

• Foal

• Mare

• Colt

• Filly

At what age is a young male horse called a colt?

• Less than three years

• Less than two years

• Less than four years

• Less than one year

What do horses primarily eat?

• Both meat and plants

• Plants

• Meat

• Fish

Which area can horses not see, making it dangerous to stand there?

• Directly in front and directly behind

• Directly behind

• To their left side and right

• To their right side

What unique sleeping ability do horses have?

• Sleeping while standing or lying down

• Sleeping only while lying down

• Sleeping only while standing

• Unable to sleep

What is a baby horse called?

• Horsey

• Pony

• Foal

• Baby

What is a young male horse called?

• Colt

• Gelding

• Stallion

• Mare

• Filly