The flying horse is considered one of the world's oldest breeds. Its descendants can be found in many areas of the world, including Spain, Greece, Turkey, Russia, Mongolia, India, the former Soviet Union, China, Korea, Pakistan and Central and South American countries.
Some experts believe that it is the result of a combination of the ancient Mongolian horse breed and the horse's ability to quickly adapt to its environment.
Image caption The horse was thought to have been domesticated more than 6,000 years ago
The modern flying horse is believed to have been domesticated in the Near East region around 6,000 years ago and then spread across Europe and parts of Asia in the second millennium AD.
A few surviving flying horses have been found in Mongolia, India and Pakistan and they were believed to be able to fly in a manner similar to modern horses.
But since 2006, many of these flying horses have mysteriously disappeared and their bodies have been found near water. The bodies of two-dozen were recovered in 2009, but many others were never found, leaving many of these animals' deaths unsolved.
The creatures are thought to be highly territorial, and to live by their own rules. A single male has up to five female mates, but they are only allowed to mate with one other. Some animals, like the flying horses, have been seen attacking other flying horses, and other creatures have been seen eating flying horses' bodies.
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