Wild Horses of the Namib

The Disappearing Desert Horses Of Namibia

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The Namib Desert Horse (Afrikaans: Namib Woestyn Perd) is a rare feral horse found in the Namib Desert of Namibia, Africa. It is probably the only feral herd of horses residing in Africa, with a population ranging between 90 and 150. The Namib Desert Horse is athletic in appearance, resembling the European light riding horses from which it probably descends, and usually dark in color. Despite the harsh environment in which they live, the horses are generally in good condition, except during times of extreme drought. The horses have been the subject of several population studies, which have given significant insight into their population dynamics and ability to survive in desert conditions.

The origin of the Namib Desert Horse is unclear, though several theories have been put forward. Genetic tests have been performed, although none to date have completely verified their origin. The most likely ancestors of the horses are a mix of riding horses and cavalry horses, many from German breeding programs, released from various farms and camps in the early 20th century, especially during World War I. Whatever their origin, the horses eventually congregated in the Garub Plains, near Aus, Namibia, the location of a man-made water source. They were generally ignored by humans, except for the periodic threat of eradication due to the possibility that they were destroying native herbivore habitat, until the 1980s. In 1984, the first aerial survey of the population was made, and in 1986, their traditional grazing land was incorporated into the Namib-Naukluft Park. At several points, some horses have been removed from the herd, including the removal and sale of over one-third of the population in 1992. Since the early 1990s, close records of the population have been kept, and studies have been performed to determine the horses' effect on their environment. Despite being considered an exotic species within the park, they are allowed to remain due to their ties to the country's history and draw as a tourist attraction.

The Namib Desert Horses are now heading toward extinction because a pack of hyenas that move into the area have been predating on the the horses. No foul has survived in the last five years, causing the horse population to fall below 80.

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Just outside the town of Aus in Namibia one will see signs to the Wild Horses. Turn off the road and find a small shelter. From here one can watch the Wild horses as they wander across the desert to drink.

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Namibia’s Wild Horses

Time is running out for Namibia’s Wild Horses. Once able to roam the southern edges of the Namib desert freely, they’re now preyed upon by a growing clan of aggressive hyenas.

With their numbers in such drastic decline - only a single foal remains in the region.

See what officials and environmentalists are doing to save the last of these majestic animals while trying not to upset the natural balance of the wild.

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