Shansky Horse Conservation Quiz

Where did the Shansky horse originally come from?

• China

• India

• Russia

• Mongolia

What is the primary focus of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute?

• Wildlife photography

• Endangered species conservation

• Animal training

• Veterinary research

Why was artificial insemination introduced for Shansky horses?

• To increase the population quickly

• To overcome male or female incompatibility

• To reduce costs

• To improve genetic diversity

How long did it take to successfully manage the first artificially inseminated Shansky horse?

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 10 years

What is a key difference between Shansky horses and domestic horses?

• Shansky horses are faster

• Shansky horses are more colorful

• Shansky horses are not fully tame

• Shansky horses are smaller