Wild Horses Info

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

: 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 biological advantages over livestock.

: Unlike cattle, which can uproot grass, horses "clip" it like lawnmowers, allowing for faster regrowth.