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Ecological Research

December 4, 2024

The Wild Burros of the American West: Guardians of the Arid Ecosystem

Wild burros are a fascinating and often misunderstood part of the American West. These descendants of African and Middle Eastern donkeys were brought to North America by Spanish colonists in the 1500s and have since adapted to the harsh landscapes of the American Southwest. Read on to learn how wild burros play a unique and essential ecological role in their ecosystems

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Science

November 25, 2024

The Ecological Importance of Wild Horses in the West

In the face of an accelerating biodiversity crisis, wild horses in the American West stand as ecological keystones, filling niches left by extinct megafauna and restoring landscapes in ways that cattle or machinery cannot replicate. Read on to learn more

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Science

November 12, 2020

Scientific Research Confirms Native Ancestry of America's Wild Horses

New research from UC Santa Cruz's Paleogenomics Lab confirms the native ancestry of America's wild horses, linking modern horses to ancient North American populations.

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Science

January 2, 2018

Fossil Found in Nevada Cave Reveals Clues of Ancient Horse

A well-preserved horse skull from a Nevada cave helps scientists identify a new extinct horse genus, offering insights into ice age fauna.

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Wild Horse Management

November 14, 2017

New Study of Wild Horses Launched in Alberta's Foothills

A new study in Alberta's Foothills aims to gather data on wild horse populations and land capacity, potentially influencing future management strategies.

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Wildlife Conservation

August 23, 2017

Big, Non-Native Mammal Invaders: A Solution, Not a Problem

Introduced megafauna like wild horses and camels may restore ecological richness, challenging perceptions of them as invasive threats.

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