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The Eohippus, or Dawn Horse, has been extinct for thousands of years. This creature was the ancestor of modern equines.

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How meny wild horses are endangered?

There are several wild horse populations around the world that are considered endangered, such as the Przewalski's horse in Mongolia and the Kaimanawa horse in New Zealand. The exact number of endangered wild horses can vary depending on the specific population and conservation efforts in place.


What horses are endangered?

There are only two species of horse in the world. The species of horse that is commonly domesticated and ridden, Equus caballus, is not endangered at all. In fact, in some parts of America and some parts of Australia, feral horses (mustangs/brumbies) are pest species and have to be culled. Some breeds of domestic horse are endangered because the gene pool is too small or there are not enough enthusiasts determined to breed pure to keep the breed alive. The only truly endangered horse is Przewalski's horse. They cannot be domesticated, and the only domestic specimens are in zoos. They have a different number of chromosomes to the domestic horse and so the offspring, like mules, are generally sterile. They were thought to be extinct but have been rediscovered. Efforts are underway to preserve the last wild population in Mongolia. Przewalski's horse is believed to be similar in type to the first true horses to evolve.


Are Clydesdales endangered?

Clydesdales are not considered endangered. They are a recognized breed of draft horse that are popular for their size and strength, often used in exhibitions, parades, and promotional events for companies like Budweiser. Clydesdales are generally well-adapted to modern agricultural and recreational uses.


Are collies endangered?

Smooth Collies are and soon Rough Collies will be too, because people are so focused on breeds like the Border Collie or a lab/retriever. It seems to me people are no longer fascinated by the breed or they have simply forgotten about this wonderful dog. I own 2 Smooth Collie's.