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Horse: Interesting Facts – Amazing Nature
Horses are amazing animals. They can rest while standing, run at a speed of 70 km/h and develop power of up to 15 horsepower. But they do not sleep standing up and can swim well, although sometimes they are afraid of water.
Diana Dashkevich animal facts nature pets facts Animals 26 January 2024
Interesting Facts: Evolution of Horses - You Didn't Know About It
The evolution of horses began in the Eocene, about 55 million years ago.
Diana Dashkevich wild animals wild nature nature evolution animal facts Animals 4 January 2024
Horses of North America: A new study on history of horses
A group of specialists from around the world has delved into the history of early horses in North America. Their extensive study challenges previous European accounts, suggesting that horses spread faster and earlier in the American West.
Kate Yakimchuk research nature history Animals 21 November 2023
Pigs and horses understand your intonation: A new study
Everyone loves when people speak in a softer tone, and animals are no exception. Most people know that pets understand human intonations, but it seems that other domesticated animals understand voice tones as well.
Kate Yakimchuk research pigs speech understanding Animals 18 November 2023
Horses used to have more toes: A new study on horses' evolution
Evolution changes the world constantly, carefully selecting the most useful and effective combinations. Lots of animals used to look completely or partially different from their modern version, including horses.
Kate Yakimchuk research evolution nature Animals 18 November 2023
Not just their size: Differences of horses and ponies
Almost everyone at this point understands that horses and ponies are different animals. Meanwhile, lots of people still think that it's only size that differs them, and it's simply not true.
Kate Yakimchuk ponies nature Animals 7 November 2023
Taking care of horses: Pet owner's tips
If you have a horse, or just love spending time with these animals, then you probably know how to take good care of them. But if it's your first time, there are multiple things you should know about taking care of these strong and beautiful animals.
Kate Yakimchuk grooming pets tips Animals 3 November 2023
Horses are smarter than you think: Nature is amazing
Most people see horses as strong, fast, and beautiful animals, but they often overlook their intelligence. Meanwhile, horses can actually be quite smart - and it's no wonder!
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence nature Animals 23 October 2023
Popular myths about horses: Learn more about animals
Many people consider horses to be their favorite animals, so they know many facts about them - but are all of them true? Horses have been around for so long that it's essential that people believe in many myths about these strong animals.
Kate Yakimchuk facts myths Animals 18 September 2023
Vulnerable horse legs: Learn more about animals
Most people see horses as strong and resilient animals, and they actually are - but they also tend to have pretty vulnerable legs. It's relatively easy for a horse to damage a leg, and it's also pretty hard to heal it correctly.
Kate Yakimchuk legs health Animals 14 September 2023
Why horses need horseshoes: Keep your pets safe
Pet horses need horseshoes: it's about protection and comfort for them, so horse owners fix and change them regularly. But how come that animals need something that depends on humans so much to live comfortably?
Kate Yakimchuk horseshoe pets facts Animals 7 September 2023
Why horses aren't great pets for everyone: Too high-maintenance
Most people agree that horses are majestic creatures - they're strong, beautiful, and have a huge history as well. It doesn't mean that everyone should have one as a pet, though - most people can't even imagine how hard it is to take good care of these animals.
Kate Yakimchuk pets facts Animals 6 September 2023
Important Research: What Affects Animal Welfare
Various factors influence the healthy life of animals. For example, physical activity, nutrition, living conditions. Today we will talk about the most unobvious factor.
Diana Dashkevich animal care facts studies Animals 13 July 2023
Why people used to shoot their horses when they broke their legs: A barbaric habit of the past
You have probably heard that horse owners shot their horses when they broke their legs. Now this barbaric habit is gone, but it is still interesting to know what is behind it.
Kate Yakimchuk history tradition animal facts Animals 21 June 2023
Why some animals can sleep while standing: How they never fall down
Have you ever wondered why some animals and birds sleep while standing? While it's almost impossible for a human to sleep while standing, animals like horses and some birds see no problems with it.
Kate Yakimchuk animals animal facts Animals 15 June 2023