A genetic mutation causes the Argentine Criollo horse to grow curly hair. nationalgeographic.com

The mysterious curly coated horses in South America evaded the famed naturalist. But now one couple is forming a herd of their own—and trying to save the species.

Charles Darwin couldn’t find these legendary curly horses. Centuries later, they’ve reappeared.

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