Mongolian horses: A breed apart

The Mongolian horse is one of the symbols of local grasslands culture.

Mongolian horses have been stars during a horse-themed art week in Hohhot in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

They are usually found in northern areas in China, Mongolia, and Russia.

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Photo by Ma Jianquan / chinadaily.com.cn

Apart from their beauty, the horses are sought-after for their natural ability to withstand cold and drought. 

U.S. stocks ended higher on Wednesday.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 224.23 points, or 0.48 percent, to 46,565.74. The S&P 500 added 46.8 points, or 0.72 percent, to 6,575.32. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 250.32 points, or 1.16 percent, to 21,840.95.

Eight of the 11 primary S&P 500 sectors ended in the green, with industrials and communication services leading the gainers by each going up 1.65 percent. Meanwhile, energy and consumer staples led the laggards by dropping 3.89 percent and 0.57 percent, respectively.

US stocks close higher

US stocks close higher