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Ecosystem Balance

Stakeholder Engagement
January 7, 2025

AWHC Advocates for Wild Burros as Keystone Species and Improved Roundup Oversight at 2025 BLM Advisory Board Meeting

At the 2025 Bureau of Land Management Advisory Board meeting, Yenny Martin, AWHC's Digital Content Manager delivered strong comments on the important role of wild burros in their ecosystems and about the unique considerations the BLM must take when rounding up burros

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Science
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

nicole hayes

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In The Wild
August 5, 2022

Snakes on the Range: Navigating Nevada's Snake Territory

Explore Nevada's diverse snake species, including rattlesnakes and harmless garter snakes, and learn how to stay safe in snake territory.

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Media Publicity
August 19, 2021

Wild Horse Roundups Intensify Amid US West Drought

As the US West faces a severe drought, wild horse roundups are increasing, sparking debates over ecosystem preservation and animal rights.

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Wildlife Conservation
February 19, 2021

Wild Horses and Their Role in Ecosystem Balance

Explore how wild horses contribute positively to ecosystems, challenging misconceptions about their impact on public lands.

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