ARE THERE STILL WILD HORSES IN AMERICA?

By: Alex van der Walt

It is a horse that lives in the wild without direct human care or management. They are descendants of the domesticated horse. They may have escaped or been released into the wild and have adapted to life in the wild over several generations.

WHAT IS A WILD HORSE?

WHAT IS A WILD HORSE?

The most well-known wild horses are in the United States known as mustangs. Mustangs are descendants of horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers in the 16th century.

Przewalski’s horse is arguably the only truly wild horse species in the world, as it has never been domesticated.

Przewalski’s horse

The Brumbies

Other notable wild horse populations include the Brumbies in Australia

WHERE ARE WILD HORSES IN AMERICA?

These horses can be found on land referred to as Herd Management Areas in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming.

THE DOMINANT STALLION

The dominant stallion is the leader of the band and is responsible for its protection. He maintains his position through displays of dominance and occasional fights with challenging stallions.

MARES & FOALS

Mares are responsible for teaching their foals the social rules of the band and often stay close to their offspring even when they become adults.

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