Wild Horses Page

Wild horses act as "ecosystem engineers" with unique biological advantages over livestock.

: As "hindgut fermenters," they consume dry, low-nutrient vegetation like cheatgrass that often fuels catastrophic wildfires. Wild Horses

: Their digestive systems do not fully break down seeds, allowing them to effectively "replant" diverse forage through their waste. ⚖️ The Management Conflict Programs: Wild Horse and Burro: About the Program Wild horses act as "ecosystem engineers" with unique

: In arid deserts, wild equids dig wells that reach groundwater, providing essential water for various other wildlife species. " they consume dry