3. Genetic Traces of Early Domestication
Advances in DNA analysis have allowed scientists to pinpoint the origins of horse domestication on the Eurasian steppe. Studies reveal a distinct genetic bottleneck, indicating that only a small population of wild horses contributed to the modern domestic lineage. Evidence of selective breeding practices emerges from these genetic clues, showing how early humans shaped horses for specific traits. This genetic legacy still influences horse breeds today. (Science.org)
