Abaco wild horse
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| Origin: | Bahamas , Dominican Republic |
| Main breeding area: | Abaco (Bahamas) |
| Distribution: | extinct |
| Stick measure : | around 150 cm |
| Colors : | all colors, multiple piebalds |
| Main application area: | Wild horse |
The Abaco wild horse was a breed of horse that lived in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic .
According to DNA analyzes, the horses go back to Spanish ancestors. It is believed that the animals were brought from Cuba to the islands for woodwork and have lived there ever since. Some animals showed a rare splashed white drawing .
Until the 1960s, the population numbered around 200 animals before all but three individuals were slaughtered . The population recovered to around 35 horses by the 1990s. However , they were driven from their habitat by a hurricane and had to move to an area with less than ideal living conditions. Although volunteers have tried electric fences and other protective measures to ensure the breed's survival, the population has steadily declined. The government of the Bahamas gave the organization "Wild Horses of Abaco Preservation Society" land to set up a sanctuary. The breed, whose name is derived from the Bahamas island of Abaco , has been considered extinct since the death of the last mare "Nunki" in 2015. It is planned to revive the breed by cloning with removed egg cells , the government has already given its consent.
See also
Web links
- Abaco wild horse at pferde-rassen.de
Individual evidence
- ↑ Fact Sheet. In: Wild Horses of Abaco Preservation Society. Retrieved April 15, 2020 .
- ↑ Bradley Albury: Last Wild Abaco Horse Perishes. In: The Abaconian. July 29, 2015, accessed April 15, 2020 .
- ^ History. In: Wild Horses of Abaco Preservation Society. Retrieved April 15, 2020 .
- ^ The Current Status of the Abaco Island Horse. In: Wild Horses of Abaco Preservation Society. Retrieved April 15, 2020 .