MONTESSORI ZOOLOGY : External Parts of Mammals

The Horse

A large, four legged mammal 
having solid hooves and a flowing 
mane and a tail of coarse hair. It has a 
powerful body and legs that allow it to 

run fast and pull heavy loads. Horses
 have been used for transportation and
 farm work for thousands of years.

  Body

  The whole material part 
of a man, animal or plant.

Head

 The front part of the body 
uppermost, containing the 
eyes, mouth and brain.

Tail

 A long braid or tress of hair on 
the hindmost part of an animal. 
The horse uses its tail to
 brush off insects.

Ears

  The part of the body by 
which animals hear.

Eyes

    The eyes of the horse are larger
 than any other land animal.They are 
set on either side of the head and move
 independently, allowing the horse
 to look forward with one and 
backward with the other.

Hooves

   The hard, horny covering 
on the feet of horses. The 
hooves protect the toes.

Forelegs

  The front legs of an animal
 having four or more legs. The
 front legs absorb the jolts when 
the animal runs or jumps.

Hindlegs

 The rear legs of an animal
 having four or more legs. The rear 
legs provide power for running
 and jumping.

Neck

The part that connects the head 
with the shoulder, containing
 vital passage for breathing.

The Mane

The long heavy hair on the
 back of the neck of the horse.

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