Interestingly, the scent of a horse’s placenta is very quick to attract predators, meaning both mama horse and foul need to take off very quickly! So the layers drop off and shed easily as they start to walk around.
How do these capsules feel?
If you’re curious, those who handle horses regularly say that they feel quite squishy and soft, making them easier to fall off of the horse’s hooves. Fascinating! The animal kingdom is full of secrets!
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