Yakutian Horses and Adaptation

The video explores the adaptation of Yakutian horses to the harsh Arctic environment. These horses have evolved to become smaller with shorter legs, a change driven by natural selection. They exhibit a unique behavior called standing hibernation, which helps them survive the long winters. This adaptation is crucial for the survival of the Yakut people, highlighting the interdependence between the horses and the human culture. The video emphasizes that such adaptations are common in horse cultures worldwide.

What did humans rely on to survive in the harsh environment described in the video?

• Yakutian horses

• Technology

• Natural selection

• Standing hibernation

How did Yakutian horses adapt to the intense cold?

• By reducing their metabolism

• By migrating to warmer areas

• By developing longer legs

• By growing larger

What is the term used to describe the unique behavior of Yakutian horses during winter?

• Natural selection

• Cold adaptation

• Standing hibernation

• Metabolic reduction

Why is the adaptation of Yakutian horses considered a textbook example of natural selection?

• Because they are the only horses that migrate

• Because they rely on human technology

• Because they developed unique behaviors to survive

• Because they are the largest horse breed

What is a common trait among horse cultures according to the video?

• Horses are not influenced by their environment

• All horses are the same across cultures

• All horse breeds are adapted to cold climates

• Each culture creates its own unique horse breed