Scientific Name of Horse (Domestic Horse)

Equus ferus caballus

The domestic horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a subspecies of Equus ferus – also known as the Wild horse. The earliest known ancestor of horses is the Eohippus, from the Early Eocene era, a multi-toed animal which was almost as big as a Fox Terrier.

Horses were first domesticated by humans around 4,000 BC, with the exception of wild horses. The term wild horses is used to refer to the fact that humans never domesticated Przewalski’s horse is a very rare and endangered wild horse which is found in the steppes of Central Asia.

Also Read:

Explore more interesting topics on horses or other fascinating animals by registering with BYJU’S Biology

Frequently Asked Questions on Equus ferus caballus

Q1

What is the scientific name of horse (domesticated)

The scientific name of horse is Equus ferus caballus

Q2

What is the scientific name of wild horses?

The scientific name of wild horses is Equus ferus

Comments

Leave a Comment

Your Mobile number and Email id will not be published.

*

*