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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.
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Are pinto horses or American paint horses endangered?
no they are very popular, especailly paints.
Why are horses threatened?
Horses themselves are not endangered but certain species are. Australia is home to the most wild horses in the world. They are brumbies, they are an official breed however, the other small percentage of wild horses in the world are not so popular. It is mainly the wild horses that are endangered because domestic horses are in the care of humans, have vets and a properly fed.
How meny wild horses are endangered?
only 3% of original mustangs are atill wild today
Are the Cleveland Bay Horses endangered?
Yes, these horses are indeed endangered. This is because as soon as motor vehicles were introduced to North East of England, there wasn't a need for carriage horses anymore. Most owner's sold their horses but some continued to keep the breed alive. Ever since the breed has struggled for a stable population. There are currently 500 Cleveland's left in England and even less scattered among The U.S. equine communities. Awareness is currently being promoted, and it is well anticipated by Cleveland Bay fans that they will be able to save a horse who has such a vibrant past.
What fish are not endangered?
Endangered Fish. It's hard to say how fish are faring as a whole, as only 10 percent of the nearly 30,000 known fish species have been evaluated for inclusion.
Are horses endangered animals why?
no they are not endangered.
How many endangered horses left in the world?
Horses are not an endangered species, there are many thousands of horses in the world.
Are horses an endangered specie?
some horse breeds such as exmoor and dartmoor are endangered, but horses in general are not
How much horses are endangered?
1 horse. If there were more they won't be endangered.
Are mustangs the only horses that are endangered?
No the rainbow horse is also endangered.
Are Przewalski horses endangered?
yes
What are some endangered horses?
Abaco Barb: 14 horses left of this breed.
Are normal horses endanered?
No, there are a few breeds of horses that are endangered because there aren't that many.
Are pinto horses or American paint horses endangered?
no they are very popular, especailly paints.
What are the type of horses are endangered?
the prezwalski's horse mainly from Mongolia is endangered. that's pretty much it.
Are horses endangered if so why?
No. There are many acroos the Universe.
Why are horses endangered?
Probably mostly because horses today are used mostly for riding, not for breeding.
