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It depends on how 'prehistoric' you mean. Horses were introduced by Europeans.
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Horses evolved over the North American and Eurasian continents before going extinct in North America during the last ice age. They were reintroduced by the Spanish Explorers in the 1500's.
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Did horses became extinct in north America during the ice age?
Yes, Prehistoric horses became extinct in North America during the Ice Age. Recent research has suggested that their extinction was either climate related or human induced. The Spanish brought over horses to the America's in the 15th century - as can be reinforced by multiple indigenous American accounts of Spanish arrival.
What is a horses continent?
Eurasia. However prehistoric horses actually originated from North America, and it is likely that some herds, before going extinct, probably moved into Eurasia when the Land bridge between North America and what is now Russia was present, evolving into the modern horse of Equus calabus.
The timeline that sHow is the history of horses in north America?
I might not be writing this in order but, here are some times I do remember when they used horses. - Romans -Egyptians -colonial times -ECT *I think you should look it up at this site : WWW.the history of horseback riding .com
What is the personal history of horses?
horses actually came from america, 60 million years ago. In 1592 the spanish actually re-introduced them to america.
Where there horses in America before the Spaniards took them there?
yes, there were native horses, but then they became extinct and stayed extinct, until the Spaniards brought them back to America. =D
Are prehistoric horses faster than modern horses?
No! The horses of prehistoric times were diminutive. They didn't have the long legs and sleek bodies.
Does Australia have Prehistoric Horses?
No
Did horses evolve?
Yes. The last evidence of prehistoric horses in North America were gone before 7000 BC. They have evolved a lot. They started out small than a dog.
What prehistoric horses lived in Antarctica and Australia?
No horses originated
Did the Spaniards bring horses to the Aztec?
No, the Spaniards did not bring horses to the Aztec Indians, actually, there were wild horses already in N. America that crossed with the prehistoric peoples of Asia across the Bering Strait. Hope this helps!
Who introduced horses to native americans?
The Spanish re-introduced horses to North, Central and South America, where the prehistoric horse population had become extinct many thousands of years earlier.
What has the author Allen Dart written?
Allen Dart has written: 'Prehistoric irrigation in Arizona' -- subject(s): Agriculture, Agriculture, Prehistoric, Indians of North America, Irrigation, Prehistoric Agriculture
What do Australia and Antarctica have in common concerning prehistoric horses?
There are no prehistoric breeds in these 2 regions.
Are horses and birds related from prehistoric times?
NO
Are prehistoric horses faster than horses?
Yes, because they had tiger blood...
What do Australia and Antarctica have in common when it concerns prehistorical horses?
There are no prehistoric horses in these two regions.
Were prehistoric horses faster than modern horses?
Prehistoric horses were much smaller. The horses we see today have one toe ( the hoof) and a remnant of another (the chestnut). Horses from that time had multiple toes, and as they evolved, they had less and less toes. To answer your question, that would be no. Horses in these periods are much faster that they were then.
