Shelter-seeking behavior of donkeys and horses in a temperate climate
Published in 2020
Preview: “Domestic donkeys descended from wild asses, adapted to the semi-arid climates of Africa, whereas domestic horses originate from more temperate areas of Eurasia. Despite this difference in evolutionary history, modern domestic equids can be found throughout the world, in a wide range of conditions, many of which are very different from their natural environments. [This study aims to explore] the protection from the elements that different equid species may require in the temperate climate of the UK.”
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Equines
Keywords: Adaptation of the animal to the environment, Enrichment, Housing, Living environment, Stress, Breeding and rearing systems