Horses & Donkeys Around the World

Mad About Horses

In this podcast episode, Dr. Chris Mortensen delves into the vast population of horses, donkeys, zebras - collectively known as equids - across the globe.

He provides a snapshot of where these creatures live, their respective numbers, and the key roles they play in various societies. The episode also tracks their impressive journey from the wild plains of Africa to becoming domesticated animals around the world.

Dr. Mortensen highlights that even in our technologically advanced era, equids are still instrumental to many global economies, supporting livelihoods and contributing towards cultural heritage. The podcast also details the equid population in different continents and countries, the density of horses per thousand people, and provides an overview of the wild equid species presently in the world.

Podcast Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

04:05 The Role of Horses and Donkeys in Global Economies

04:46 The Horse Industry in the United States

06:00 The Historical Significance of Horses

10:06 The Global Distribution of Horses

14:14 The Horse Population in Different Countries

29:55 The Global Donkey Population

33:39 The Global Mule Population

35:00 The Population of Wild Equids

38:45 Conclusion and Contact Information

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