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Most white horses aren't actually white; they're technically gray, a result of the G gene. Those horses were born another color and faded as they grew, such as the Lipizzaners, who are born dark but turn white as they become adults. Other "white" horses may have a slightly odd, nearly ivory tinge to their color; these are cremellos and perlinos. They were born their present color, but in their case, it's the result of a double copy of the creme or dilute gene (Cr) and a otherwise chestnut or bay coat. There are very few truly white horses. Paint foals may be born white, a condition known as "lethal white" where the digestive system is incomplete. They may be able to be saved by emergency surgery, but most die. There are also a few white Thoroughbreds, and I believe there may be some in other breeds as well. This is a result of the very rare W gene. I would estimate, however, that there's probably less than a hundred truly white horses in the world right now.
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What name is sometimes given to Carmargue horses?
Carmargue horses are sometimes referred to as "white horses" due to their distinctive white or gray coat color.
Are Camargue horses known by any other name such as white horse or river horse?
They are also known as the horses of the sea
Are white horses actually called white horses?
Yes, white does exist in horses. It is called 'Dominate White' and is a genetic mutation of the Kit gene. It causes a white coat, pink skin, and brown eyes. There are also other forms of white caused by the Sabino and Splashed white genes (this can also cause blue eyes instead of brown) . White is not to be confused with Grey where the horses coat turns white over a period of time. (They have grey skin under the hair.) Or Double Dilutes, such as cremello, perlino, and smoky cream. These horses have pink skin, blue eyes and an off-white or creamy colored coat.
What is a sea horses habitat?
Seahorses typically inhabit shallow, sheltered waters such as sea grass beds, coral reefs, estuaries, and mangroves. They can be found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world, usually clinging to sea grasses or coral branches with their prehensile tails.
Do horses see black and white?
No, horses do not see in black and white. They have dichromatic vision, meaning they can see shades of color, but their color range is limited compared to humans. Horses primarily see blues and yellows.
What name is sometimes given to Carmargue horses?
Carmargue horses are sometimes referred to as "white horses" due to their distinctive white or gray coat color.
What does white horses on the sea mean?
White horses on the sea refer to the foamy white crests of waves formed by strong winds. This natural phenomenon occurs when wind whips up the surface of the water, creating foamy streaks resembling galloping white horses. It can be a sign of rough weather conditions at sea.
What story has Carousel horses in it that come to life and become white horses of the sea?
i do not know Mary Poppins!
Are Camargue horses known by any other name such as white horse or river horse?
They are also known as the horses of the sea
Do sea horses eat sea horses?
no
Do sea horses breed?
Uh, if they didn't breed, how are they supposed to have more sea horses? Yes, sea horses breed.
What can harm sea horses?
Sea horses can mostly be harmed by Crabs and Tuna fish witch both eat sea horses
Are seahorses and normal horses the same?
no sea horses and normal horses are completely different. sea horses get there name because they are sea creatures that somewhat look like actual horses that you ride
How small are sea horses?
The largest species of sea horses are about 13cm
Do sea horses belong to the same family as horses?
No they are not from the same family, sea horses are a special kind of fish, horses are mammals.
Are white horses real?
Yes there are white horses.
What is the male sea horses name?
There are only male sea horses no female
