When horses are happy, they snort, according to new research published today in PLoS One. The finding could help improve treatment of these domesticated animals, the authors say. The snorts are just ...

Horses may not be able to use words to tell humans that they are happy, but according to a new study, they are able to communicate positive emotions through their snorts. Some people may think that ...

Horses appear to snort more when they’re happy. The finding could be used to assess the conditions in which horses are kept. The distinctive noise has long been thought to serve hygienic functions, ...