In an inspiring return 200 years in the making, the last truly wild horse species has been reintroduced onto the open steppes of Kazakhstan. The Guardian reports that four mares from a breeding program in Berlin and a stallion and two other mares from Prague, were flown to the Central Asian country to mark the […]
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A Practical Way to Tame Wild Horses Without Force
Taming wild horses has traditionally involved methods that could be stressful for the animals. Today, there is a shift towards more humane, understanding, and non-forceful techniques that promote trust and cooperation between horses and humans. Understanding Wild Horse Behavior To effectively tame a wild horse, it is crucial to start with a deep understanding of […]
More than 5,000 feral horses culled in Kosciuszko national park since aerial shooting resumed
More than 5,000 feral horses have been culled since the recommencement of aerial shooting in the Kosciuszko national park, with the NSW environment minister, Penny Sharpe, describing the number as proof of the need to control the threat the animals pose to the alpine wilderness. Conservationists said for the first time the number of horses […]
How Important Are Horses For Earth’s Fauna And Flora?
Everything on this planet serves a higher purpose. That’s why we are seeing documentaries like Life Without Bees, which will be a lot worse than most people think. Well, horses might not have the same impact as bees, but they are also important for the earth’s fauna and flora. Horses on our planet have a […]
‘Stop Wild Horses Being Gunned Down’ Petition Nears 50,000 Signatures
A petition to stop feral horses being culled using guns has amassed nearly 50,000 signatures. This petition, named Wild Horses Are Being Gunned Down and Terrorized Inside an Australian National Park, comes as New South Wales approved a plan to kill several thousands of wild horses in the next few years with the help of […]
Mongolia dragged its wild horses back from extinction – can it save the rest of its wildlife?
Hunched against the early winter chill, Dashpurev Tserendeleg points out the horses on a nearby mountain slope, while a small throng of students and tourists peer through binoculars and take pictures on their phones. With their stocky bodies and thick necks, they resemble ponies more than horses. Known to Mongolians as takhi and to the […]