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Animal Habitats & Biomes

Farm Animals

Farm animals are animals that are domesticated for agricultural purposes. Raised for a variety of purposes serving human demands, farm animals are commonly used for commodities such as meat, leather, wool, and the production of milk, eggs, and other natural products. Keeping livestock has been a human activity across the world since humans transitioned to farming from hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Farm animals can be differentiated by dairy animals, poultry animals, and transportation animals.

What do farm animals eat?

Farm animals generally eat the hay and corn that is typically grown on the farm they live in. Farm animals also eat protein that is mainly made up of soy. Farm Animals may at times also be given animal feed which consists of two types – fodder and forage.

Can farm animals can be pastured together?

Farm animals that can be pastured together include chickens, goats, cattle, and pigs. Pasturing animals together is only possible when enough land and time are available and dedicated to the process. Although it is possible to pasture animals together most modern family systems are based on monoculture.

What does ‘free range’ mean for livestock?

The term ‘free range’ in livestock means that the livestock was given the space to range freely outdoors. The advantages of ‘free range’ for livestock include them having enough space for being outdoors and not being confined to indoor or tight spaces for prolonged periods of time.

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14-16 hands (56”-64” | 142-163 cm)

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900-1000 lb | 408-454 kg

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20 years (Typical)

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Akhal-Teke

163.000

454.000

20.00

6900

39"-46" | 99-117 cm

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48"-84" | 122-213 cm

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—

45-68 lb | 100-175 kg

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15-25 years

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Alpaca

117.000

213.000

175.000

25.00

137000

60"-78" (5’-6’6”) | 1.52-1.98 m

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79.0"-138.0" (6’7”-11’6”) | 2-3.5 m

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660-2,200 lb | 300-1000 kg

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15 years (wild), 25 years (captivity)

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American Bison

198.000

350.000

1000.000

15.00

100000

14.75-15.5 hands (59”-62” | 150-158 cm)

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900-1200 lb | 408-544 kg

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25 years (Typical)

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Andalusian Horse

158.000

544.000

25.00

19000

14-16 hands (56”-64” | 142-163 cm)

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950-1250 lb | 431-567 kg

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30 years (Typical)

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Appaloosa Horse

163.000

567.000

30.00

17000

14.25-15.25 hands (57”-61” | 145-155 cm)

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800-1000 lb | 363-454 kg

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25-30 years (Typical)

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Arabian Horse

155.000

454.000

30.00

39000

16-18 hands (64”-72” | 162-183 cm)

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1800-2200 lb | 816-998 kg

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20-25 years (Typical)

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Clydesdale Horse

183.000

998.000

25.00

24000

2.4”-3.5” | 6-9 cm

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—

6”-10” | 15-25 cm

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—

.6-1.5 lb | 250-700 g

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1-2 years (wild); 2-3 years (captivity)

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Common Rat

9.000

25.000

0.700

3.00

120000

20”-38” | 51-97 cm

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35”-71” | 90-180 cm

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—

300-700 lb | 140-300 kg

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6-10 years (farm); 15-20 years (pet)

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Domestic Pig

97.000

180.000

300.000

10.00

53000

43”-57” | 109-145 cm

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57”-76” | 145-193 cm

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—

400-500 lb | 180-225 kg

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25-40 years

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Donkey

145.000

193.000

225.000

25.00

119000

7.5”-9” | 19-22.9 cm

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11”-14” | 28-35.6 cm

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—

4-5.5 lb | 1.8-2.5 kg

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5-8 years (captivity)

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Dutch Rabbit

22.900

35.600

2.500

8.00

6900

8”-10” | 20.3-25.4 cm

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—

14”-18” | 35.6-45.7 cm

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—

9-10.5 lb | 4-4.75 kg

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5-7 years (captivity)

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English Lop

25.400

45.700

4.750

7.00

3800

14.5-17 hands (58”-68” | 147-173 cm)

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1200-1400 lb | 544-635 kg

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16 years (Typical)

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Friesian Horse

173.000

635.000

16.00

38000

30.0" | 76 cm

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39.0" | 99 cm

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44-310 lbs | 19-140 kg

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15-18 years

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Goat

76.000

99.000

140.000

18.00

432000

8.7”-11” | 22-28 cm

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16”-20” | 41-51 cm

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—

5-13 lb | 2.3-5.9 kg

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3-6 years (wild); 10-14 years (captivity)

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Groundhog

28.000

51.000

5.900

14.00

172000

13.5-15 hands (54”-60” | 137-152 cm)

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800-1300 lb | 363-590 kg

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25-30 years (Typical)

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Haflinger Horse

152.000

590.000

30.00

5100

41.3”-57” | 105-145 cm

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—

53.1”-72.8” | 135-185 cm

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300-800 lb | 136-363 kg

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30-40 years

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Hinny

145.000

185.000

363.000

40.00

36000

62.0"-69.0" | 1.6-1.8 m

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92.0"-103.0" | 2.3-2.6 m

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—

1,400-2,000 lb | 635-907 kg

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4-5 years (farm); 20 (natural)

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Holstein Friesian Cattle

180.000

260.000

907.000

5.00

194000

1.2”-2” | 3-5 cm

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2.5”-4” | 6.3-10.2 cm

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—

1.4-1.6 oz | 40-45 g

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1-2 years (wild); 2-5 years (captivity)

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House Mouse

5.000

10.200

0.045

5.00

17000

5”-6.5” | 12.7-16.5 cm

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8”-10” | 20.3-25.4 cm

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—

2.5-3.5 lb | 1.1-1.6 kg

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7-9 years (captivity)

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Lionhead Rabbit

16.500

25.400

1.600

9.00

21000

67"-71" | 1.7-1.8 m

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72"-78" | 1.8-2.0 m

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290-440 lb | 130-200 kg

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15-25 years

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Llama

180.000

200.000

200.000

25.00

154000

6”-7.5” | 15.2-19 cm

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10.5”-12.5” | 26.7-31.8 cm

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3-4.25 lb | 1.4-1.9 kg

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9-10 years (captivity)

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Mini Rex

19.000

31.800

1.900

10.00

5000

8.5-9.5 hands (34”-38” | 86-97 cm)

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150-350 lb | 68-159 kg

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25-35 years (Typical)

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Miniature Horse

97.000

159.000

35.00

16000

14”-20” | 36-51 cm

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22”-32” | 56-130 cm

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50-200 lb | 23-90 kg

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5 years (typical); 12-18 years (captivity)

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Miniature Pig

51.000

130.000

90.000

18.00

12000

14-15.25 hands (56”-61” | 142-155 cm)

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900-1100 lb | 408-499 kg

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30 years (Typical)

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Morgan Horse

155.000

499.000

30.00

15000

63”-78.7” | 160-200 cm

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70.9”-86.6” | 180-220 cm

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820-1,000 lb | 372-454 kg

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30-40 years

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Mule

200.000

220.000

454.000

40.00

309000

5”-6” | 12.7-15.2 cm

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7.5”-9” | 19-23 cm

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2-2.5 lb | .9-1.1 kg

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7-12 years (captivity)

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Netherland Dwarf Rabbit

15.200

23.000

1.100

12.00

15000

14.5-16 hands (58”-64” | 147-163 cm)

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1000-1200 lb | 454-544 kg

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31 years (Typical)

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Paint Horse

163.000

544.000

31.00

16000

14-16 hands (56”-64” | 142-163 cm)

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900-1250 lb | 408-567 kg

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25-35 years (Typical)

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Quarter Horse

163.000

567.000

35.00

26000

46.0" | 117 cm

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50.0" | 127 cm

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80-400 lbs | 35-180 kg

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10-12 years

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Sheep

117.000

127.000

180.000

12.00

142000

7-11 hands (28”-44” | 71-112 cm)

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400-450 lb | 181-204 kg

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30 years (Typical)

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Shetland Pony

112.000

204.000

30.00

21000

16-19 hands (64”-76” | 163-193 cm)

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1975-2425 lb | 900–1100 kg

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24-28 years (Typical)

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Shire Horse

193.000

1100.000

28.00

26000

Shire Horse

15-17 hands (60”-68” | 152-173 cm)

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900-1150 lb | 408-522 kg

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25-30 years (Typical)

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Thoroughbred

173.000

522.000

30.00

7500

8”-11” | 20-28 cm

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14”-19” | 36-48 cm

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4-14 lb | 2-6 kg

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2-4 years (wild); up to 6 years (captivity)

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Virginia Opossum

28.000

48.000

6.000

6.00

8900

2’9”-3’ | 84-91 cm

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5’6”-6’6” | 168-198 cm

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450-750 lb | 204-340 kg

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6-10 years (farm); 15-20 years (pet)

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Yorkshire Pig

91.000

198.000

340.000

20.00

3500

45.3”-65” | 115-165 cm

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53.1”-76.8” | 135-195 cm

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500-700 lb | 227-318 kg

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15-25 years

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Zonkey

165.000

195.000

318.000

25.00

40000

46.5”-53.1” | 118-135 cm

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55.1”-66.9” | 140-170 cm

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500-700 lb | 227-318 kg

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15-25 years

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Zony

135.000

170.000

318.000

25.00

15000

57”-72.8” | 145-185 cm

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76.8”-98.4” | 195-250 cm

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507-1,000 lb | 230-454 kg

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15-30 years

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Zorse

185.000

250.000

454.000

30.00

39000

Clydesdale Horse

Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Clydesdale Horse compared to an average person

The Clydesdale Horse is a Scottish horse-drawn breed. This is known after its place of roots, the Clydesdale or the valley of the River Clyde, much of which is situated in the county of Lanarkshire. It is a large and strong animal, but not as heavy as it was in the past.

It is well-muscled and heavy, with an arched back, high withers, and a sloping head and with indistinguishable hooves and legs. It has historically been used for draught strength, both in agriculture and in road haulage. It is now primarily a carriage horse, so it can be ridden or guided in parades or processions.

Clydesdale Horses have a shoulder height of 16-18 hands (64”-72” | 162-183 cm), an overall weight in the range of 1800-2200 lb (816-998 kg) and a typical lifespan of 20-25 years. Clydesdale Horses have coat colors of bay with white blaze (common), black, chestnut, gray, pinto, and roan.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Clydesdale Horse

The Clydesdale Horse is a Scottish horse-drawn breed. This is known after its place of roots, the Clydesdale or the valley of the River Clyde, much of which is situated in the county of Lanarkshire. It is a large and strong animal, but not as heavy as it was in the past.

Clydesdale Horses have a shoulder height of 16-18 hands (64”-72” | 162-183 cm), an overall weight in the range of 1800-2200 lb (816-998 kg) and a typical lifespan of 20-25 years. Clydesdale Horses have coat colors of bay with white blaze (common), black, chestnut, gray, pinto, and roan.

Set of standing side elevation drawings of the Clydesdale Horse

Clydesdale Horse

Height:

16-18 hands (64”-72” | 162-183 cm)

Width:

Length:

Depth:

Weight:

1800-2200 lb | 816-998 kg

Area:

Coat Colors

Bay with white blaze (common), black, chestnut, gray, pinto, roan

Scientific Name

Lifespan

20-25 years (Typical)

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Clydesdale Horse side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (running)

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The House Mouse, scientifically known as Mus musculus, is noted for living in close approximation to humans. As such, the House Mouse is considered as a pet due to its domestication, as a model animal for study due to its population and proximity, and as one of the most abundant pest organisms due to its infestation of buildings.

The House Mouse is territorial, mostly nocturnal, and an omnivore, often willing to eat anything it can find. It is also known to be able swimmers, climbers, and jumpers with support from its tail for orientation.

House Mice have a height of 1.2”-2” (3-5 cm), body length between 2.5”-4” (6.3-10.2 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.4-1.6 oz (40-45 g). The tail length of a House Mouse is 2”-4” (5-10 cm). House Mice have a typical lifespan of 1-2 years in the wild and between 2-5 years when raised in captivity.

Series of measured elevation illustrations of the House Mouse

The House Mouse, scientifically known as Mus musculus, is noted for living in close approximation to humans. As such, the House Mouse is considered as a pet due to its domestication, as a model animal for study due to its population and proximity, and as one of the most abundant pest organisms.

House Mice have a height of 1.2”-2” (3-5 cm), body length between 2.5”-4” (6.3-10.2 cm), and an overall weight in the range of 1.4-1.6 oz (40-45 g). The tail length of a House Mouse is 2”-4” (5-10 cm). House Mice have a typical lifespan of 1-2 years in the wild and between 2-5 years when raised in captivity.

Series of measured elevation illustrations of the House Mouse

Height:

1.2”-2” | 3-5 cm

Width:

Length:

2.5”-4” | 6.3-10.2 cm

Depth:

Weight:

1.4-1.6 oz | 40-45 g

Area:

Tail Length

2”-4” | 5-10 cm

Scientific Name

Mus musculus

Lifespan

1-2 years (wild); 2-5 years (captivity)

Drawings include: 
House Mouse side elevation (standing), front (standing)

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Mule (Equus asinus × Equus caballus)

Scale illustration of an average Mule compared to a human

The Mule (Equus asinus x Equus caballus) is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They are one of the most common working animals in the world and are the oldest known hybrid. They were likely first bred in what is now Turkey. Mules share a resemblance horses except for their long ears. Their skin is more resistant to the sun and rain than that of a horse. Mules typically eat grains, hay, and pasture. They have a lifespan of between 35 to 40 years. Mules are sterile due to the odd number of their chromosomes.

Mules have a shoulder height between 56”–68” (142-173 cm), overall standing height of 63”-78.7” (160-200 cm), and body length of 70.9”-86.6” (180-220 cm). The weight of a Mule is between 820-1,000 lb (372-454 kg). Mules have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Mule in various poses with dimensions

The Mule (Equus asinus x Equus caballus) is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They are one of the most common working animals in the world and are the oldest known hybrid. They were likely first bred in what is now Turkey. Mules share a resemblance horses except for their long ears.

Mules have a shoulder height between 56”–68” (142-173 cm), overall standing height of 63”-78.7” (160-200 cm), and body length of 70.9”-86.6” (180-220 cm). The weight of a Mule is between 820-1,000 lb (372-454 kg). Mules have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.

Collection of scaled drawings of Mule in various poses with dimensions

Mule (Equus asinus × Equus caballus)

Height:

63”-78.7” | 160-200 cm

Width:

Length:

70.9”-86.6” | 180-220 cm

Depth:

Withers Height

56”–68” | 142-173 cm

Weight:

820-1,000 lb | 372-454 kg

Area:

Scientific Name

Equus asinus × Equus caballus

Lifespan

30-40 years

Drawings include:
 Mule side elevation (assorted), front, back

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American Paint Horse

Scale illustration of an average American Paint Horse with dimensions for height and length compared to a human

The American Paint Horse is a horse breeding that combines the confirmative characteristics of a western stocking horse with a pinto pattern of colors of brown and white. Spots can have any shape or scale-like the Appaloosa Horse and can be found on part of the Paint Horse.

Thanks to its bright coloring, pleasant disposition, and flexibility, the paint horse is very popular. In fact, in some 40 countries around the world, the American Paint Horse Association has around 100,000 members. The Paint Horse is ideal for riders with all levels of experience. They compete as training horses and strong competition horses in different equestrian activities.

American Paint Horses have a shoulder height of 14.5-16 hands (58”-64” | 147-163 cm), an overall weight in the range of 1000-1200 lb (454-544 kg) and a typical lifespan of 31 years. American Paint Horses have a range of coat colors and patterns including blanket, few spot, flecked, leopard, mottled, overo, pintaloosa, sabino overo, tobiano, tovero, and varnish.

Collection of scaled drawings of the American Paint Horse in various poses

The American Paint Horse is a horse breeding that combines the confirmative characteristics of a western stocking horse with a pinto pattern of colors of brown and white. Spots can have any shape or scale-like the Appaloosa Horse and can be found on part of the Paint Horse.

American Paint Horses have a shoulder height of 14.5-16 hands (58”-64” | 147-163 cm), an overall weight in the range of 1000-1200 lb (454-544 kg) and a typical lifespan of 31 years. American Paint Horses have a range of coat colors and patterns including blanket, few spot, flecked, leopard, mottled, overo, pintaloosa, sabino overo, tobiano, tovero, and varnish.

Collection of scaled drawings of the American Paint Horse in various poses

American Paint Horse

Height:

14.5-16 hands (58”-64” | 147-163 cm)

Width:

Length:

Depth:

Weight:

1000-1200 lb | 454-544 kg

Area:

Coat Colors

Blanket, few spot, flecked, leopard, mottled, overo, pintaloosa, sabino overo, tobiano, tovero, varnish

Scientific Name

Lifespan

31 years (Typical)

Drawings include: 
American Paint Horse side elevation (standing), front (standing), side (running)

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Hinny (Equus caballus × Equus asinus)

Comparison illustration of the size of a Hinny to a typical person

The Hinny (Equus caballus x Equus asinus) is the offspring of the male horse and the female donkey. They are smaller, have shorter ears, and are stronger than the mule. They can have the strength and size of a horse. Hinnies are often ranch animals in Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal and are often confused for a mule. They are less popular than the mule. A hinny has typically quieter and moves slower than a mule. They are herbivores and typically eat plants or hay. They have a lifespan of between 35 to 40 years and are sterile like the mule.

Hinnies have a shoulder height between 36”–48” (91-122 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-57” (105-145 cm), and body length of 53.1”-72.8” (135-185 cm). The weight of a Hinny is between 300-800 lb (136-363 kg). Hinnies have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.

Series of dimensioned side elevation illustrations of the Hinny

The Hinny (Equus caballus x Equus asinus) is the offspring of the male horse and the female donkey. They are smaller, have shorter ears, and are stronger than the mule. They can have the strength and size of a horse. Hinnies are often ranch animals in Brazil, Colombia, and Portugal.

Hinnies have a shoulder height between 36”–48” (91-122 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-57” (105-145 cm), and body length of 53.1”-72.8” (135-185 cm). The weight of a Hinny is between 300-800 lb (136-363 kg). Hinnies have a typical lifespan of 30-40 years.

Series of dimensioned side elevation illustrations of the Hinny

Hinny (Equus caballus × Equus asinus)

Height:

41.3”-57” | 105-145 cm

Width:

Length:

53.1”-72.8” | 135-185 cm

Depth:

Withers Height

36”–48” | 91-122 cm

Weight:

300-800 lb | 136-363 kg

Area:

Scientific Name

Equus caballus × Equus asinus

Lifespan

30-40 years

Drawings include:
 Hinny side elevation (assorted), front, back

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