Wild horses help prevent wildfires in Spain

Wild horses in Galicia, Spain play a crucial role in preventing wildfires by grazing on highly combustible plants and promoting plant biodiversity, according to a 2021 study by the University of A Coruna. The horses have a long history in the region, dating back to the Neolithic period, and are uniquely adapted to the rugged terrain. As climate change intensifies wildfires and reduces grazing pastures, there is an urgent need to protect both the wild horses and the ecosystems they sustain.

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