Mud (Kinosternon spp.) and musk (Sternotherus spp.) turtles are two common, hardy species that remain rather small. While most remain less than 5 inches in length, a few individuals may grow slightly larger. Mud and musk turtles are primarily aquatic, though they require a small land area on which they can bask. Mud and musk turtles are omnivorous, but they eat insects, fish, worms and carrion in the wild. A note about these relatively small turtles: they can make a pretty big stink. When these turtles feel threatened, they can release a musky odor.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, the average lifespan of a horse is 28 + 5 years. That means the average lifespan of a domestic horse is 25 to 33 years. Many horses go well beyond this average. Ponies tend to live longer with many ponies still serving as schoolmasters well into their 30s. A few ponies and horses may even reach the age of 40 or over. The oldest horse ever recorded was 52 years old.
The Belgian horse breed, also known as Brabant, is one of the largest breeds of horses in the world today. It is a draft horse breed and has its origins in Germany. The Brabants are so large that they can measure up to 17 hands high (or hh, which is the unit of measuring a horseâs height from toe to the hoof).