Over one weekend, I saw a mini horse colt horse weighing 28 pounds and a literally 18.2 hand half Clydesdale, half Dutch Warmblood... and both of these incredible beings belong to the species Equus. It is hard to fathom. And it is a testimonial to how humans can manipulate the world around us to suit our whims, our needs, our wants. Yet, left alone, horses in a feral state would return to the most efficient size and shape; adapt their coloring to serve as "camouflage" in their surroundings; re-establish their instinctive actions and hone their senses. Dogs left in a feral condition eventually all look alike with efficient shape, size and coloring, too. Nature provides diversity and beauty - brilliant colors and stunning shapes when such aspects are of use to the plants and animals she serves. Cold climates create thick coats and layers of fat... Rolling hills of sand require soft, flat padded feet that do not dig in. This world is such an amazing mix of properties and accessories and perspectives - why would we ever want us to all look and act alike? Thank goodness for our differences and our similarities and our perspectives. Thank goodness most of us appreciate these in humans and in animals!
