In the case of lichen, the horses observed were typically stationary such in browsing, while licking the flattened, crusty and granular crustose lichens that had fastened onto large rocks. Occasionally lichen flakes were licked-up, once moistened, or were alternately scraped off with the teeth of the lower jaw. Horses were also observed to peel away lichen flakes with both prehensile lips and apparently swallow.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 10:38:30 +0000
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