Russian Wild Horse
Equus ferus
An adult Russian wild horse is a sturdy steppe grazer adapted to open grasslands, dry plains, and cold continental climates. It feeds mostly on grasses and other fibrous plants, moving widely to find pasture and water. When threatened, it relies first on speed and vigilance, but close defense includes biting, stomping, and powerful hind-leg kicks. Wild horses of this lineage are notable as among the closest living representatives of the original free-ranging horses of Eurasia.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- EN
Growth chain
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- Russian Wild Horse