Horses are animals that appear in the Jungle EMP Universe.
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The Horse (Equus ferus caballus) is 1 of 2 extant subspecies of the wild horse (Equus ferus). It is an odd-toed ungulate mammal belonging to the taxonomic family Equidae. The horse has evolved over the past 45 to 55 million years from a small multi-toed creature, Eohippus, into the large, single-toed animal of today. Humans began domesticating horses around 4000 BC, and their domestication is believed to have been widespread by 3000 BC.
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Horses in this subspecies are domesticated, although some domesticated populations live in the wild as feral horses. These feral populations are not true wild horses, as this term is used to describe horses that have never been domesticated, such as the endangered Przewalski's horse, a separate subspecies, and the only remaining true wild horse. There is an extensive, specialized vocabulary used to describe equine-related concepts, covering everything from anatomy to life stages, size, colors, markings, breeds, locomotion, and behavior. Horses' anatomy enables them to make use of speed to escape predators and they have a well-developed sense of balance and a strong fight-or-flight response. Related to this need to flee from predators in the wild is an unusual trait: horses are able to sleep both standing up and lying down, with younger horses tending to sleep significantly more than adults. Female horses, called mares, carry their young for approximately 11 months, and a young horse, called a foal, can stand and run shortly following birth. Most domesticated horses begin training under saddle or in harness between the ages of 2 and 4. They reach full adult development by age five, and have an average lifespan of between 25 and 30 years. Horse breeds are loosely divided into three categories based on general temperament: spirited "hot bloods" with speed and endurance; "cold bloods", such as draft horses and some ponies, suitable for slow, heavy work; and "warmbloods", developed from crosses between hot bloods and cold bloods, often focusing on creating breeds for specific riding purposes, particularly in Europe. There are more than 300 breeds of horse in the world today, developed for many different uses. Horses and humans interact in a wide variety of sport competitions and non-competitive recreational pursuits, as well as in working activities such as police work, agriculture, entertainment, and therapy. Horses were historically used in warfare, from which a wide variety of riding and driving techniques developed, using many different styles of equipment and methods of control
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In Kimba the White Lion (Jungle Emperor)[]
Some horses had appeared within the series, alongside some of their subspecies, such as a group of three Mule appearing with Samson in "Great Ceaser's Ghost". A horse also appears as a steed for "Catch em if you can".
In Jungle Emperor Leo (1997 film)[]
A number of domesticated horses appear as apart of the circus act as show horses. One of these horses was used by Mary, Rune (Lune) and Jack to escape the circus fire.
In Jungle Emperor: The Brave Can Change the Future (2009)[]
A number of horses are seen during the animals' fighting against Kenzou Ooyama's forces