Scientific Name:
Equus caballus caballus shetland
Distribution
Shetland isles, Scotland
Diet:
Ηerbivorous. Grass, leaves, lucerne, oat, barley.
Facts
Habitat: Grasslands
Gestation: 11 months, 1 foal.
Social structure: 1 stallion several mares
Weight: 180-200kg.
Dimensions: height: 70-110cm
Estimated population in the wild: unknown
Lifespan: ~30
Threats: There are no threats recorded for this breed. They are widely bred all over the world.
IUCN Status: Not evaluated
Did you know that:
The Shetland pony is probably the strongest horse relative to its size.
Because of its small size, it was used in the past in coal mines in the UK.
It is now found all over the world as a domesticated horse.