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New Study by 84-Scientists Proves: Wild Horses Are Native to North America

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New Study by 84-Scientists Says That Wild Horses Were in North America Long Before Europeans

As discussed below, “Taylor et al. looked at the genetics of horses across the Old and New Worlds and studied archaeological samples. They found no evidence for direct Pleistocene ancestry of North American horses, but they did find that horses of European descent had been integrated into indigenous cultures across

Cost-effectively Wildfire Grazing Steep Ground With Lava Flows (Talus Field) by Wild Horses

Cost-effectively Wildfire Grazing Steep Ground With Lava Flows (Talus Field) by Wild Horses

“As discussed in this video, so-called ‘invasive’ horses – actually North America’s oldest native species, can reduce wildfire and restore habitat in areas unreachable by any other large grazer. Watch this 1-minute video and judge for yourself: NOTE: this post was originally shared with us by Capt. William E. Simpson

Are Prescribed Burns The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires?

Are Prescribed Burns The Silver Bullet Suggested For Wildfires?

“Outside-the-box thinking on prescribed burns, from the founder of Wild Horse Brigade. NOTE: this article was sent to us, and written by, Willian Simpson on January 5, 2022. It is published here with permission from the author. Feature photo is of the the deadly 2018 Klamathon Fire approaching Camp Creek.

Wild Horses Can Prevent Out-of-control Wildfires Out West, Researcher Says. Here’s How

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Wild Horses Can Prevent Out-of-Control Wildfires Out West, Researcher Says. Here’s How

Roaming wild horses may help cut down on the size and intensity of wildfires out west, according to research from the Wild Horse Fire Brigade. NOTE: this article was originally published to SacBee.com on October 18, 2022. It was written by By Brooke Baitinger. Roaming wild horses may help

Wild Horses Benefiting From Dr. Jane Goodall’s Leadership and Work

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Wild Horses Benefiting From Dr. Jane Goodall's Leadership and Work

“More about a humane, cost-effective, holistic and all Natural solution for managing American wild horses. NOTE: this article was written by William E. Simpson II – Ethologist & Founder-CEO – Wild Horse Fire Brigade Org. It is published here with permission Ethologist Michelle Gough seen studying and photographing free-roaming wild horses in

Ancient DNA Discovery Reveals Woolly Mammoths, Wild Horses Survived Thousands of Years Longer Than Believed

Wild Horses ARE North American Natives

As reported and discussed below, there is breakthrough new science on the issue of wild horses. This is big news because the assumption that wild horses and burros are “exotic” or “invasive” species has driven their mismanagement for the last 50 years. Those assumptions are used to justify the wildlife,

US Vows to Improve Protections for Wild Horse Adoptions

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US Vows to Improve Protections for Wild Horse Adoptions

“As described below, the paralysis in resolving the wild horse problem continues. NOTE: this article was originally published to APNews.com on July 27, 2021. It was written by Scott Sonner. RENO, Nev. (AP) — U.S. officials who are trying to adopt out wild horses captured on public land say

Not Quite Right – Not All Herbivores Are The Same

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Not Quite Right - Not All Herbivores Are The Same

More thoughts on how – and why – wild horses can improve habitat and reduce wildfire. NOTE: this content below is written by, and published here with permission from, Capt. William E. Simpson II – USMM Ret. Naturalist – Author – Conservationist A herd of wild horses in the Soda Mountain Wilderness have been using

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A Few Pretty Horses: BLM, Critics Butt Heads Over Idaho Mustang Management

Horses aren’t an invasive species, they say, just a re-introduced one.

Burning But Not Learning?

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Burning But Not Learning?

“According to ecologist-rancher Bill Simpson, animal impact, especially from wild horses, will better control wildfires and preserve fisheries than prescribed burns and dam removals. Here is an original point of view on a topic that needs fresh thinking. NOTE: this article was originally written by Capt. William E. Simpson II

Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

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Wild Horses: Analysis of The Issues and a Novel Science-supported Solution

Quoting the author of the article below, “The current American wild horse management paradigm fails economically and ecologically. Despite decades of activity, the wild horse advocacy has had virtually no meaningful effect on the plight of American wild horses. And, unfortunately, they have offered no plan that is genetically, ecologically

Wild Horses and Donkeys Dig Wells in the Desert, Providing Water for Wildlife

Horses and burros evolved in North America, where they and their ancestors were present for 50-million years, far-longer than any large ‘native’ species except pronghorn. As reported in the article below, we now are learning that horses improve the environment just like their ancestors did. What is surprising is that

Wild Horses in America: Hard Truths And Final Solution

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Wild Horses in America: Lemons or Lemonade?

The reason horses do so well in our wild environments is because they belong here. Classifying wild horses as exotics makes sense only to those who are unaware of our continent’s natural history. For 50-million years, horses and their ancestors coevolved with plants and animals in North America. Horses

Liquid Blood Extracted From 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in Siberia

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Liquid Blood Is Extracted from 42,000-Year-Old Foal Found Frozen in Siberia

The intriguing possibility of resurrecting an extinct horse highlights difficult questions and contradictions of modern wildlife thinking. Would a horse cloned from a species extinct for more than 10,000 years, be a “native” if returned to its original home? If the ancient horse species were “native”, would that mean

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Book Review of American Serengeti: The Last Big Animals of the Great Plains

American Serengeti is Dan Flores’ natural history of the American Great Plains throughout its 13,000-years of human presence. According to the author, the book is the “Big History” of two lost worlds, both of which were destroyed by humans. The first Lost World was a larger, more diverse collection