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Arizona's WildLife

"Where the Wild Things Roam"

Wild Horse

Equus ferus caballus
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Mammal

Watch from a distance with binoculars, common near water sources

Feral descendants of domesticated horses found in open meadows, forests, and river valleys. Wild horses roam freely in parts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, often seen in family bands.

Mammal

Identification & Behavior

Size: Height 4–5 ft at shoulder; 700–1,200 lbs

Long mane and tail, solid muscular build, hoofed feet

Diet: Grasses, shrubs, forbs

Activity Pattern: Diurnal

Behavior: Live in herds with strong social bonds led by a dominant mare

Habitat & Distribution​

Habitat: Grasslands, river valleys, forest edges

Elevation Range: 5,000–9,000 ft

Seasonal Presence: Year-round

Arizona Range: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Risks & Management

Do not approach; can be unpredictable and protective of foals

Wild horses can travel up to 20 miles per day searching for food and water.

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