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- Namib_Desert_Horse abstract "The Namib Desert Horse is a rare feral horse found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, Africa. It is probably the only feral herd of horses residing in Africa, with a population ranging between 90 and 150. The Namib Desert Horse is athletic in appearance, resembling the European light riding horses from which it probably descends, and usually dark in color. Despite the harsh environment in which they live, the horses are generally in good condition, except during times of extreme drought. The horses have been the subject of several population studies, which have given significant insight into their population dynamics and ability to survive in desert conditions.The origin of the Namib Desert Horse is unclear, though several theories have been put forward. Genetic tests have been performed, although none to date have completely verified their origin. The most likely ancestors of the horses are a mix of riding horses and cavalry horses, many from German breeding programs, released from various farms and camps in the early 20th century, especially during World War I. Whatever their origin, the horses eventually congregated in the Garub Plains, near Aus, Namibia, the location of a man-made water source. They were generally ignored by humans, except for the periodic threat of eradication due to the possibility that they were destroying native herbivore habitat, until the 1980s. In 1984, the first aerial survey of the population was made, and in 1986, their traditional grazing land was incorporated into the Namib-Naukluft Park. At several points, some horses have been removed from the herd, including the removal and sale of over one-third of the population in 1992. Since the early 1990s, close records of the population have been kept, and studies have been performed to determine the horses' affect on their environment. Despite being considered an exotic species within the park, they are allowed to remain due to their ties to the country's history and draw as a tourist attraction.".
- Namib_Desert_Horse thumbnail NamWCp-239.jpg?width=300.
- Namib_Desert_Horse wikiPageExternalLink 1244.
- Namib_Desert_Horse wikiPageID "23805191".
- Namib_Desert_Horse wikiPageRevisionID "581360825".
- Namib_Desert_Horse country "Namibia".
- Namib_Desert_Horse features "Rare, feral horse; hardy and athletic".
- Namib_Desert_Horse hasPhotoCollection Namib_Desert_Horse.
- Namib_Desert_Horse name "Namib Desert Horse".
- Namib_Desert_Horse subject Category:Feral_horses.
- Namib_Desert_Horse subject Category:Horse_breeds.
- Namib_Desert_Horse subject Category:Horse_breeds_originating_in_Namibia.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type Abstraction100002137.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type AnimalBreedsOriginatingInNamibia.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type AnimalGroup107993929.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type BiologicalGroup107941170.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type Breed108101410.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type Group100031264.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type HorseBreeds.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type TaxonomicGroup107992450.
- Namib_Desert_Horse type Variety108101085.
- Namib_Desert_Horse comment "The Namib Desert Horse is a rare feral horse found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, Africa. It is probably the only feral herd of horses residing in Africa, with a population ranging between 90 and 150. The Namib Desert Horse is athletic in appearance, resembling the European light riding horses from which it probably descends, and usually dark in color. Despite the harsh environment in which they live, the horses are generally in good condition, except during times of extreme drought.".
- Namib_Desert_Horse label "Cheval de Namibie".
- Namib_Desert_Horse label "Namib Desert Horse".
- Namib_Desert_Horse label "Wüstenpferd".
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs Wüstenpferd.
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs Cheval_de_Namibie.
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs m.06_vrj_.
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs Q316038.
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs Q316038.
- Namib_Desert_Horse sameAs Namib_Desert_Horse.
- Namib_Desert_Horse wasDerivedFrom Namib_Desert_Horse?oldid=581360825.
- Namib_Desert_Horse depiction NamWCp-239.jpg.
- Namib_Desert_Horse isPrimaryTopicOf Namib_Desert_Horse.