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.
It is hard to pin a ribbon on the five tallest breeds. The most noted tall breed is the Shire, with Samson (a Shire gelding) being the largest horse to ever live. Close behind are the over cold blood, or draft/draught horses such as the Irish Draught, the Percheron, or the Belgian.Some warmbloods can reach good size at high 16 hands or low 17 hands.hat is the largest or biggest horse breed? The Shire breed is generally thought of as the tallest horse breed, with the largest horse being a Shire gelding called Samson who was 21.2 hh (hands high: 1 hand = 4 inches) â¦ and weighed 1524 kg (3360 lb).