Horses : Discovery News

Are Pet Psychics Real?

Posted by Benjamin Radford Tue Apr 24, 2012 09:26 AM ET | 0

Many people claim to be able to communicate psychically with animals, but what does the evidence show? Read more

Ravens Remember and Greet You Accordingly

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Apr 19, 2012 02:05 PM ET | 0

If you make a raven mad, it will remember -- and call you out. Read more

Ravens Remember and Greet You Accordingly

Horse Racing: The Pack Is Secret to Success

Posted Wed Mar 7, 2012 01:31 PM ET | 0

By tucking in cleverly behind the leaders, horses can use "aerodynamic drafting" to their advantage. Read more

How The Zebra Got Its Stripes

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Feb 9, 2012 07:02 AM ET | 0

Bold black and white stripes might help zebras evade disease-carrying flies but that's not the only benefit. Read more

Humans Tamed Horses All Over the World

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 30, 2012 03:00 PM ET | 0

The wide origins of domesticated horses offers insight on how our love affair with the animal has transformed humankind. Read more

Can Dogs Read Minds? Not Exactly

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jan 5, 2012 12:00 PM ET | 0

It's not quite mind-reading, but dogs do monitor our eye movements and voice tone to predict our intent. Read more

Stone Age Cave Painters Were Realists

Posted Tue Nov 8, 2011 11:40 AM ET | 0

Spotted horses actually existed tens of thousands of years ago, a study shows, proving cavemen painted them realistically. Read more

Horses Domesticated 9,000 Years Ago in Saudi Arabia

Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 01:43 PM ET | 0

Previous estimates had dated horse domestication back only 5,000 years. Read more

Deadly Horse Virus Found in Dog

Posted Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:33 AM ET | 0

Authorities fear that the lethal Hendravvirus has jumped species. Read more

Stressed Show Horses May Spread Equine Herpes

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Mon Jun 6, 2011 01:28 PM ET | 0

Normally horses' immune systems keep the virus at bay, but stress and an increase in contact may break down defenses. Read more

Animal Mating Tips Revealed

Posted by Tim Wall Wed May 25, 2011 06:55 PM ET | 0

Variety is the spice of life and animals know it pays to be flexible. Read more

Ancient Royal Horse Unearthed in Iran

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Apr 29, 2011 01:46 PM ET | 0

Remains of the oldest known Caspian horse, otherwise referred to as the "Kings' horse," date back to more than 3,000 years ago. Read more

Mass Grave Containing Horse Remains Reportedly Found

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:57 AM ET | 0

A recently dug mass grave containing the remains of horses has reportedly been found within the boundaries of the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. Federal authorities admit to rounding up nearly 400 horses at the site. Read more

Mass Grave Containing Horse Remains Reportedly Found

When Horses Walked on Water to Transport Humans

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Aug 24, 2010 07:51 PM ET | 0

The word "horsepower" today describes the output of engines, electric motors and other machinery, but naturalist Mark Fraser takes us back to the word's more literal meaning, when horses really did power many human machines and activities. Read more