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The Camargue Horse is one of Europe's
most beautiful animals. To jump to a certain section, use the Quick Jump below by
clicking on the headings.
Habitat and Habits
-This wild horse is found only on the watery plains and salt marshes of
southeastern France.
-Adapted well to the cold winters and hot summers there. |
Camargue Horse foal with mother.
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Food and Feeding
-This horses feeds on leafy matter.
-It is a herbivore.
-The horses behavior depends on the food is available.
-If there is little
food the horse might spend up to 22 hours a day grazing.
-If there is plenty of
food they will only graze at dusk and dawn. |
Adult Camarague Horse.
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Camargue
Horse and Man
-The Camargue Horse is a ranch horse of the "guardians," a group that rounds up
the wild black bulls that live on the plains.
-There is an annual round up of the foals to brand them! |
Rounding up the black bulls.
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