They are still alive: the Wild Horses in the north of New Zealand. In the Kaimanawa ranges they found a place to live. However, they are not totally free but controlled by the Department of Conversation (DoC). They regulate the size of the herd population and due to a limited habitat every year many horses end up at the slaughter. Today there are about 300 Kaimanawa Wild … [Read more...] about The Kaimanawa Wild Horses – The Wild Horse of New Zealand
The New Forest Ponies – Wild Horses in Great Britain
The New Forest Nature Reserve is the smallest National Park in Great Britain. It is the home for the New Forest Ponies which can roam freely and follow their natural way of life. … [Read more...] about The New Forest Ponies – Wild Horses in Great Britain
Wild Horses in Romania – Struggle for Survival
Wild horses in such a denseley populated area as Europe? Yes! Only a few people know about this and even less try to help this threatened species. 2500 wild horses live in the Donaudelta in Romania - and the local authority decided to shoot down exactely these 2500 wild horses. The SPCA "Four Paws" arranged a program to rescue their lives - and gave them back hope. … [Read more...] about Wild Horses in Romania – Struggle for Survival
Sable Island Ponies – Wild Horses of Canadian Island
Sable Island Ponies At a distance of about 160 km from the Canadian coast you can find a small and especially mysterious island: Sable Island. An island covered with nothing but nature - and the habitat for a very special population of wild horses. … [Read more...] about Sable Island Ponies – Wild Horses of Canadian Island
Asia: Przewalski’s Horse – the Mongolian Wild Horse – last real Wild Horse worldwide
The Przewalski's Horse is the last wild horse, which has not been crossed with any domestic horses. This is why people call it the last original wild horse alive. Other wild horses like the Mustangs in the USA oder the Brumbies in Australia originate from domestic horses, which had the possibility to escape into wildlife what means into liberty. In opposite to this the … [Read more...] about Asia: Przewalski’s Horse – the Mongolian Wild Horse – last real Wild Horse worldwide