Miniature Horse: A Dark Little Secret
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesSome miniature horses have experienced an unintended consequence of over breeding for smallness: dwarfism. This affects their physical appearance as well as quality of life. Shelters have been established to take of these horses.
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Runtime: 10 minutes 36 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Animals, Biology, Cells, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
- Series: Superlife
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