answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

An Arabian horse is no different than any other mammal in it's requirements for water in order to survive. However, many mammals can go without water for a few days, but not for any extended length of time, with the exception of camels, of course.

HINT: Don't believe everything you see or hear in the movies :)

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why can the Arabian horse go without water?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What are some adaptations for Arabian horse that live in Saudi Arabian deserts?

The Arabian Horse can go longer periods of time with out water than most horses and are very athletic and can go long distances without tiring easily


What is the niche of the Arabian horse?

Arabians have a huge amount of stamina, and can go without water for weeks. Arabian's tend to have larger hearts then other breeds, and Arabians also have 17 ribs in each lung, rather than 16 in other breeds such as the quarter horse


How do Arabian horse survive in the desert?

Arabian horses have the ability to go a long time with out water, therefore, they have the ability to survive extreme weather circumances.


How long can a horse survive without food?

It depends on the breed of the horse. For example, the Arabian horse, because it was built for the hot desert, it has adapted to the climate and can go without food or water for a long period of time. A horse will starve to death within a roughly 8 day period without food or water. The weather can affect how quickly this occurs and may shorten the length of time it takes to starve to death.


Were is the best state to go to in the US to find a Arabian horse?

Kentucky, the horse capital of the U.S.


What are an Arabian horse's adaptations?

The Arabian horse of course has all the same adaptions that other breeds and types of horses do, but they also developed the ability to go long periods without water or food, and to survive off of sparse food. They adapted a light springy gait for moving over the deep sands of the Middle East. they have large nostrils for pulling more air into their lungs as they run which aids in their endurance. They also adapted a smaller more compact body which helped them to survive.


What is the nickname for the Arabian horse?

The best Arabian horse in the world is going to vary from person to person due to their opinions. One person may prefer endurance legends while another may prefer halter horses and thus each one will list a different answer.


What types of Arabian horse crosses exist?

The Arabian horses was a breed was brought into Europe and the United States in order to influence other horse breeds. Some common Arab influences breeds include:ThoroughbredAmerican SaddlebredMorganOrlov TrotterAmerican Quarter Horseand several Warmblood breeds (including Trakehners and Hanoverians)There are several "official" cross-breeds of Arabs that include:Anglo-Arabian (Thoroughbred x Arabian)Quarab (Quarter Horse x Arabian)Pintabians (Pinto Horse x Arabian)Welara (Welsh x Arabian)Morab (Morgan x Arabian)Not only that, but there in the United States, the Arabian Horse Association has a registry for half-arabs and will allow registered half-Arabians to show at the AHA shows in their appropriate Half-Arab classes.---------------------- I go to an Arabian horse show every year and i bring my Arabian/Clydesdale cross. He looks like a clydesdale and is 18 hands, while his full blooded sister is only 15.3 and looks like a genuine Arabian.


What colors are Arabian or go with an Arabian theme?

Well for a theme of Arabians you should mainly use gray and white. But you can also use brown and other horse colors!


What was the second to oldest horse breed?

the most popular Breed is The Quarter Horse becasue if its work habbits [ScooterHorse on HorseIsle GO CARMELLO!!!]


What is an Arabian horse behavoure?

Lots of people think that Arabian horses are "crazy" and "stupid" But they are not. They are not Quarter horses and they are not "Get On and go" horses, but they are not crazy, stupid or dumb. Arabian horses are generally quiet, loving and trusting animals, if brought up right.


How tall is the tallest Arabian horse?

there is no such thing as a most 'famous' arabian horse, only very well known arabs, here is are some well known and/or famous arabians:Khemosabi++++//Magnum PsychePadrons PsycheHuckleberry Bey++*BaskDesperado VFame VF+Bey Shah+WL Intruder+//Gai Parada+++/Prince Parada++++SX Coronado++