Yakutian horse
The Yakutian or Yakut is a native horse breed from Sakha (Yakutia) in the region of Siberia in Russia. It is large compared to the otherwise similar Mongolian horse and Przewalski's horse.
Breed facts
| Type | Horse breed |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sakha |
| Classification | horse breed |
| Wikidata id | Q2424289 |
The Yakutian or Yakut is a native horse breed from Sakha (Yakutia) in the region of Siberia in Russia. It is large compared to the otherwise similar Mongolian horse and Przewalski's horse. It is noted for its adaptation to the extreme cold climate of Yakutia, including the ability to locate and graze on vegetation that is under deep snow cover, and to survive without shelter in temperatures that reach −70 °C (−94 °F).
It originates in Sakha. These facts are recorded in Wikidata, which catalogues the breed under item Q2424289.
Sources: Wikidata (Q2424289) · Wikipedia · Photograph (Wikimedia Commons)