Pottok the Losino, the Galician, the Landais, and the Monchino horses. Tests have revealed considerable genetic differences between populations in the Northern Basque Country and the Southern Basque Country, leading some to consider them separate breeds. Some claim the Pottok's origins derive from the horses on ancient cave paintings in the area and thus claim to descend from the Magdalenian horses of 14,000–7000 BC. Other link its origins to an influx of horses during the Bronze Age. However, neither of these theories has to date been scientifically verified. Genetic research by the University of the Basque Country's Genetics, Physical Anthropology and
Wetheriggs Zoo and Animal Sanctuary the only steam-powered pottery remaining in the United Kingdom. It was restored in 1994, with the steam equipment restored in 1995 by Fred Dibnah. The original beehive kiln is still standing, and is now a showcase for pottery that has been produced at the site over the years. The Animal Rescue Centre was opened on the historic Wetheriggs Pottery site in 2006. In 2008, because of its work in the attempted re-creation of the Cumberland Pig, its work with rare poultry breeds, and work with native newts, it became the Wetheriggs Animal Rescue and Conservation Centre. It was re-branded to