Horse behavior

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/horse-behavior

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Equus caballus
2. Why do horses run so fast?Horses are built to escape danger quickly. Their strong muscles and long legs let them sprint across open land when they feel threatened.
3. What happens when a horse feels scared?When a horse senses danger, it first tries to run away. If it can't, it may make loud noises, stand tall, or even try to fight to protect itself and its babies.

Ethology: The scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural environments.
Prey animal: An animal species that is hunted and killed by other species for food.
Flight-or-fight response: An involuntary physiological reaction to a perceived threat, involving either escaping or confronting the danger.
Selective breeding: A process by which humans intentionally breed animals with specific desirable traits to produce offspring with those characteristics.