When was the last time you stopped to admire some of the animals that live in your area of the world? They don’t even have to be exotic, they just have to be living in the wild in order for them to teach us something about the world where we live. Perhaps it is looking at squirrel in your backyard or maybe, on occasion, you may see a deer or perhaps a fox. Each and every animal offers something unique but there are some that go above and beyond.
In Turkmenistan, there is a rare breed of horse that is so beautiful, it is sure to take your breath away. They are known as the Akhal-Teke and you may never have seen one before. The beauty of the horse can be seen in their large size and majesty, which is similar to other horses. There is also something else that is both unique and beautiful about the Akhal-Teke, and that is their amazing coat. In fact, you might say that it is so unique it isn’t seen elsewhere in the animal kingdom.
The Akhal-Teke from Turkmenistan stands out among the other horses because of their beautiful and majestic coat. It seems to shine, almost as if it is metallic.
You probably have never seen one of these horses before because there are only about 1,250 in existence. They are known as ‘horses from heaven’ in China. They have a unique looking coat because of the structural properties of the hair.
The proteins in the hair of the horse arrange itself in such a way that it reflects light similarly to metal.
These pictures are really only a taste of the beauty that these horses bring to our world. Seeing them in person is sure to take your breath away.
Source: Honest To Paws