Domestic horses also known for their biological name, Equus caballus, display multiple behaviors based on the conditions they are exposed to. Horses tend to graze for long periods of time throughout the day. (Goodwin 2010), and the environment has a major impact on the way the horses tend to graze (Lewis 1989). In warmer weather the horses tend to graze in various spots on the field in comparison to colder weather where the horses huddle up and graze in a couple of selected spots. It's estimated they graze about 15-17 hours a day (Sharon 1986). Horses tend to “stick together” and live in groups (Lansberg 2018). In groups settings, horses feel more protected cause their are extra eyes that are looking out for predators and food. This results to a greater chance of survival. Groups also allow a source of protection for one's resources such as: food, water, and territory. A common behavior that has been among young “colts” or male horses, is that they tend to follow the older horses within the pack (Hill 2010), demonstrating the previously stated behavior. This will allow the colts to learn and understand the ways of life while at an early age. “Fouls” or female horses, tend to nurture their foals for about 11 months. (Crowell-Davis and Houpt 1986). Younger fouls tend to display a numerous variety of behaviors, this is known as mammalian. Horses behave depending on their surroundings and also the environment they are exposed to.
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