Equus (genus) Equus (genus) Equus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, and zebras. Within Equidae, "Equus" is the only recognized extant genus, comprising seven living species. The term equine refers to any member of this genus, including horses. Like Equidae more broadly, "Equus" has numerous extinct species known only from fossils. The genus most likely originated in North America and spread quickly to the Old World. Equines are odd-toed ungulates with slender legs, long heads, relatively long necks, manes (erect in most subspecies), and long tails. All species are herbivorous, and mostly grazers, with simpler
Equus lambei Equus lambei Equus lambei (common names include Yukon horse, and Yukon wild horse) is an extinct species of the genus "Equus". "Equus lambei" ranged across North America until approximately 10,000 years ago. Based on recent examinations of the mtDNA of "Equus lambei" remains, scientists have concluded that "E. lambei" was probably much like the extinct Tarpan, also known as the Eurasian wild horse, and the living Przewalski's Horse. A partial carcass of "Equus lambei" is on display at the Yukon Beringia Interpretive Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon. Evidence from "E. lambei" mtDNA has shown that "Equus lambei" is a close relative