Nature of Horses

Name: Nature of Horses
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ISBN: 9781451697568

ISBN-10: 1451697562

ISBN-13: 9781451697568

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Authors: Stephen Budiansky

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Horses have a shared history with man going back millennia to their domestication around 4000 B.C. Yet only in very recent years have scientists begun to turn the tools of modem science on this remarkable animal that has been so wrapped up in human dreams and legends. Now modern scientific research is beginning to explain long-standing mysteries about the true nature of the horse. How well can horses really see? What causes breakdowns in racehorses? How intelligent are they compared to other animals, and are some breeds smarter than others? Does nature or nurture matter more in creating a great sport horse? What causes cribbing and other vices? In this beautifully illustrated, compelling…

Book details

List price: $22.99
Publisher: Free Press
Publication date: 5/9/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 0.946

Stephen Budiansky, scientist & journalist, is a correspondent for "The Atlantic Monthly." His five highly acclaimed books include "If a Lion Could Talk: Animal Intelligence & the Evolution of Consciousness" & "The Nature of Horses." He lives in Leesburg, Virginia.