Harsh drought conditions in parts of the American West are pushing wild horses to the brink and spurring extreme measures to protect them.
Environment
Jul 23, 2018
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A proposed Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Bill that rules out shooting horses is based on a flawed understanding of fertility control. Unfortunately, by ignoring scientific evidence and expert advice horses will be condemned ...
Plants & Animals
May 29, 2018
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Australia said Sunday the culling of wild horses in a unique national park would be banned despite fears the animals were threatening native species.
Ecology
May 20, 2018
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There are no such things as "wild" horses anymore.
Plants & Animals
Feb 22, 2018
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A scientist from the Lomonosov Moscow State University's Faculty of Biology and colleagues have explained the changes in the diet of modern Przewalski's horses that have occurred since the end of the 19th century. The results ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 12, 2017
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The Przewalski's horse, also called Takhi or Mongolian wild horse, is the only remaining wild horse species. In 1969, wild horses were officially declared extinct. However, a few animals survived in captivity. In 1992, first ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 20, 2017
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How Eurasian wild horses from the last glacial period, their living and extinct relatives, and 20th century back-breeds all ended up being called the same thing—and what is really behind that name
Plants & Animals
May 25, 2016
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Scientists from the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (HEP) in Tübingen have studied the Neanderthals' diet. Based on the isotope composition in the collagen from the prehistoric humans' bones, ...
Archaeology
Mar 15, 2016
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If the world's only surviving wild horses had a say in the matter, they might opt for a cosy stable and fresh daily oats, scientists studying them joke.
Plants & Animals
Mar 7, 2016
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Such an animal has not been seen on Czech territory for hundreds of years.
Ecology
Oct 13, 2015
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