Wild Ponies: Behavior and Environment

The video explores the life of wild ponies in southern England as they endure a harsh March with freezing winds. These ponies, all mares, are expecting spring foals and play a crucial role in shaping the landscape by grazing. As they await the return of spring, a chestnut mare seeks solitude to give birth to her foal. The video captures the foal's first moments and the special bond formed with its mother. It highlights the unique environment where these ponies thrive and the challenges they face.

What forces the wild ponies to huddle together in March?

• A thunderstorm

• A freezing blast from the east

• A warm breeze from the west

• Heavy rainfall

What role do the ponies play in their environment?

• They dig water holes

• They build shelters for other animals

• They keep the clearings open by grazing

• They plant new trees

What is the ponies' anticipation as spring approaches?

• A new herd leader

• A change in their diet

• The return of spring and reawakening of the heathland

• A migration to the north

Why does the chestnut mare leave the herd?

• To escape a predator

• To find a new herd

• To seek solitude for giving birth

• To find food

When is the foal born?

• In the afternoon

• During the night

• In the quiet secret hours of the morning

• At sunset

What is the condition of the newborn foal shortly after birth?

• It is running around

• It is playing with other foals

• It is shivering in the chill

• It is sleeping peacefully

What seals the bond between the mare and her foal?

• A drink from a stream

• A walk through the forest

• A shared meal

• The first touch

Why is the young pony considered lucky?

• It has a twin

• It has a unique color

• It gets to run wild in a rich environment

• It is the firstborn of the season