How do horses adapt to their surroundings?

Horses, individually, have never been thought to have a highly adaptive physique compared to some of the other equids, such as donkeys. They cannot, for example, raise their overall body temperature 6. read more

Horses adapt to their environments by developing helpful physical characteristics, such as long, broad teeth for chewing flat leaves, long ears sensitive to detecting subtle sounds, and sturdy hooves and fast legs which help horses run from danger. read more

Horses develop new behavioural traits to adapt to their new surroundings and be safe from predators. They can sleep for a shorter period whilst standing so they can easily escape their predators without incurring any injuries. read more

In the wild,they must adapt to watch for predetors and to eat quickly. Also,they don't always get water when they need. All horses need to get used to a new smell or feeling such as saddle blanket or dog. They all have to adapt to new horses as well. Horses have a great many adaptations. Horses occupy a niche. read more