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Happy Year of the Horse! Let’s trot out some fun horse science
- Scientists link the Year of the Horse to insights about equine biology and behavior.
- Domestic horses form social harems and rely on affiliative bonds for herd cohesion.
- Horses’ hooves reveal seasonal changes and adapt to ground conditions in the wild.
- Wild equids face conservation challenges, especially African wild asses in harsh environments.
- Przewalski’s horses are bouncing back after a wild revival in the 1980s.
- New research shows horses can smell human fear, influencing their behavior.
- Researchers use artificial intelligence to help veterinarians detect horse discomfort from video.
- Horses communicate with a wider range of sounds beyond neighing, including nickers and squeals.
- Scholars stress ongoing science journalism to support discoveries shaping our world.
- The article notes how domestication altered horse history and human civilization.
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