Even-toed ungulate

The ungulate hypothesis had morphological evidence based on cerebral blood circulation that indicated a link between Cetaceans and Artiodactyls (even-toed ungulates).1 It was also hypothesized that another group of extinct mammals, the mesonychids, were the direct ancestors of modern whales. Mesonychids were a taxa of large and carnivorous ungulates. The evidence that led to this hypothesis was based on the teeth of mesonychids

it got to be spring and warmer. Now that it’s spring, I have had to work around the rain and muddy ground. Doing this has made me realize I am more determined than I knew. I go out even in the cold or mud to work with her in order to keep making progress. It has also taught me I am able to come back from failure. Even when I fall off or she does something wrong, I still continue to work with her and try to fix the problem. I have learned that I can also be really strong when I need to. There are

Lameness is often considered one of the most economically important health problems in horses. In the UK, a recent survey identified lameness as the cause of one third of all health problems, 32% of which were caused by foot disease (Blue Cross 2016). Foot management strategies therefore have a large impact on the health and welfare of the horse. An emerging trend in foot management is to adopt barefoot trimming. This method of foot management involves keeping a horse unshod and promoting hoof health

Farrier is just another word for a horseshoer, or blacksmith. Most people think horseshoeing is a dying business, but honestly its just the opposite. The farrier business is growing with more and more men and women everyday. Shoeing horses is a lot more than buying a horseshoe and sticking it on any horses foot. All the information that you need to know to be certified is more than just anyone can handle. One of the first steps to becoming a member of the horseshoeing community is getting educated

Horse Myths That Are Horse Hockey Light Colored Hooves Are Weak Hang around horses long enough and you will likely hear stories about how fragile white hooves are. Some people truly believe dark hooves are stronger than lighter colored hooves. In spite of how often you hear this myth, it has no scientific basis. White hooves are sometimes softer than dark hooves, but that is due to having a higher moisture content. High moisture content can make the hoof more flexible and less brittle, definitely

In 2006, there were 58,372,106 horses in the world, and that number continues to grow to this day. People can help keep these horses’ feet healthy by buying a hoof pick. Horse owners should purchase a hoof pick because picking out horses feet can prevent thrush, show problems early on, and if their hooves aren't picked, gravel and dirt can easily be picked up. To begin, if a horse's hooves aren’t picked, a disease called thrush can be caused. Thrush is an infection that eats away at the tissues

The consequences of not properly taking care of a horse can be deadly for the animal and possibly harmful towards the environment. Without the appropriate care of a horse, the owner may be faced with fines and possibly jail time. Coat maintenance is a very important part of the care of your horse. The coat of a healthy horse is smooth, fine and glossy. The coat of a sick horse is dry, coarse and doesn’t shine due to decreased skin oil. To ensure a healthy coat on your horse the proper nutrition

Anatomy of a Giraffe BIO/101 06/19/2012 Audrey Stevenson Ref. Mammal Anatomy 2010 Marshall Cavendish Corporation The Giraffe is perhaps one of the most iconic species of Africa and to the mysteries and intrigue that lie within the confines of evolution. The purpose of this paper is to explain how this wonderful, iconic organism has evolved physiologically to be suited to its’ environment. In this paper we will be discussing the elements that best describe its’ evolutionary progress. The

of human society? Exploring the evolution of the horse can help to answer these questions. A mammal with hooves that have an odd number of toes on the rear feet are known as odd-toed ungulates. The middle toe on each rear hoof is usually larger than the ones next to them. Horses are members of the odd-toed ungulates which includes the horses, tapirs, and rhinoceroses. They are relatively large grazing animals with

themselves to a nipple when they are born. Quolls have up to 30 babies at a time, but only six will survive as she only has six nipples to feed them. How tiny is one grain of rice? Rhinoceroses (rhinos) are the second largest land mammal. They are ungulates, which means they have hooves and are related to horses and zebras. A group of rhinos are herds or a crash. They have a symbiotic relationship with oxpeckers – a bird that eats ticks off the rhino and squawks loudly when danger approaches. A symbiotic