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Pony

Scientific Name

Equus caballus

Class

Mammalia

Order

Perissodactyla

Range

Throughout the world

Habitat

Domestic settings and in varied wild settings

Estimated Wild Population

n/a

Found in:

Farm-in-the-Zoo

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Interesting Fact 1

Ponies are descendants of wild horses but have thicker manes, tails, and coats, along with shorter legs and stockier frames. There are many breeds of pony, but only shetland and pinto ponies live at Lincoln Park Zoo. Ponies are commonly used for labor, riding, and showing. Young males are referred to as colts, while young females are called fillies. Offspring mature after 18 months but will continue growing for years.

Interesting Fact 2

Like their handlers, ponies have different temperaments from individual to individual. Some are considered intelligent, and others stubborn.

Interesting Fact 3

Shetland ponies are naturally docile and have good endurance, making them desirable pack animals.

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