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do wolves eat horses


Do Wolves Eat Horses?

The short answer is: Some wolves do eat horses, but it is not a common practice. Wolves are considered large predators, and horses are relatively much larger than their main prey: rabbits, deer, and other small animals.

Wild horses typically live in remote areas that wolves rarely inhabit, away from the forests that wolves inhabit. The exception would be if a horse strays into a wolf-inhabited area and is seen as easy prey. If a wolf was famished and desperate enough, it would be possible for a wolf to attempt to hunt a horse.

What Do Wolves Normally Eat?

Wolves typically feed on smaller animals, such as:

  • Rabbits
  • Deer
  • Beavers
  • Hares
  • Foxes
  • Elk

They also feed on grass, berries, fruits, and other vegetation. All these sources of food provide them with the nutrition they need to survive in the wild.

Do Wolves Eat Domestic Horses?

Domestic horses are usually kept in enclosed areas and not in the wild where they may come into contact with wolves. Domestic horses kept in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas may be occasionally attacked by a wolf, but it is extremely rare. A wolf will not risk attacking a horse in an enclosed area with humans nearby.

Conclusion

Wolves do not generally eat horses, but the possibility cannot be completely ruled out. Horses are much larger than the typical prey of wolves, so wolves may not make an attempt to hunt them. Domestic horses kept in visible or enclosed areas are rarely attacked by wolves.

Therefore, it is important to take precautions to protect your horses if you’re aware that wolves are in the area.

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