horses

Horseback riding. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The mutation that changed history: How horses became rideable

New research reveals that two genetic mutations were key to the domestication of the horse in the Bronze Age – making it calmer and more resistant to carrying riders, and changing the face of transportation and warfare in the ancient world
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Injection of honey prevents infections in horses

The results of a study conducted at the Veterinary Hospital of the Hebrew University show that the treatment significantly reduced the rate of infections from 32% to 8%. It is possible that the use of honey could reduce or replace the use in the future
When a horse is happy he will point his ears towards you/ Photo: depositphotos.com

Curious Kids: How do you know your best friend is happy, even without a wagging tail?

A dog wagging its tail is one example, and we usually interpret a wagging tail as a sign that the dog is happy. But this is not the only way dogs can express their joy, and there are many animals
Wild horses in the Golan Heights. Illustration: shutterstock

The secret life of horses

An artist's illustration of the species Cambaytherium thewissi, the ancestor of horses and rhinoceroses whose fossils were discovered in India. Illustration by Elaine Kasmer for Johns Hopkins University

The origin of horses and rhinoceroses is in India

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

The horse genome is deciphered

Cosmic scene with DNA, stars, solvents and atomic circles in oral flow.

Ancient horses