Horse evolution

Development of the Horse

By 11jachacyn
  • The Hyracotherium
    55 BCE

    The Hyracotherium

    Was one of the first horses. It was about 25-51 cm tall. It existed 55 million years ago. It looked more like a dog than like a horse.
  • The Mesohippus
    35 BCE

    The Mesohippus

    It lived about 35 million years ago, and was about 51 centimeters tall.
  • The Miohippus
    30 BCE

    The Miohippus

    It lived about 30 million years ago, and was around 61 to 71 cm tall.
  • The Merychippus 
    26 BCE

    The Merychippus 

    This animal lived about 26 million years ago, it was 102 centimeters tall. It looked very similiar to the horse we know today.
  • The Equus
    3 BCE

    The Equus

    It lived 3 million years ago, and is the modern horse we know today.