Researchers Examine Horses’ Social Statuses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
June 24, 2015
Dominant horses are typically older, larger, and less fearful than other horses in a herd, researchers found.
Dominant horses are typically older, larger, and less fearful than other horses in a herd, researchers found.
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