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Equus caballus Linnaeus, 1758
Feral Horse; Wild Horse
Family: Equidae
Introduction to the Mammals of BC

Photograph

© Brian Klinkenberg     (Photo ID #6770)

Map

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Distribution of Equus caballus in British Columbia.
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Introduction


British Columbia is home to several herds of feral horses. Feral horses are an introduced species in BC and are sometimes seen in areas around Oliver and Merrit, and feral horses are well known in the Chilcotin.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
ExoticSNAExoticNot Listed



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