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Prefectural Natural Monument
Mammals
Tokara Horse
Equus caballus
The Tokara Horse is a small native horse kept on the Tokara Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture. Adapted to the harsh island environment, it is hardy and tolerant of poor forage, and was once used for farm work and transport. It is rare and protected as part of Japan's native horse heritage.
- Scientific name
- Equus caballus
- Group
- Mammals（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Kagoshima
- 日本語
- ウマ（トカラウマ）
- 简体中文
- 吐噶喇马
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The Tokara Horse is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kagoshima.
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