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27. The Origins of Wild Horses: Interview with Dr. Ross MacPhee

27. The Origins of Wild Horses: Interview with Dr. Ross MacPhee

FromFreedom for Wild Horses


27. The Origins of Wild Horses: Interview with Dr. Ross MacPhee

FromFreedom for Wild Horses

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Have you ever wondered how wild horses evolved in North America? I think it's very important to understand the history of horses so that we can better understand what we might do to help wild horses in the future. Dr. Ross MacPhee is with me today to do just that.   Dr. Ross MacPhee, Director of Science at Rewilding America Now, is a renowned paleontologist and former curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. We discuss the origins of wild horses and how crucial they are to the grasslands ecosystem today.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/27
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (33)

Freedom for Wild Horses Podcast explores wild horses and their families, behavior, and iconic symbol of our western heritage. Join Carol J. Walker, leading Advocate for wild horses and award-winning author and photographer, as she leads you to discover why wild horses deserve a place on our public lands, why we need the tonic of their wildness in our lives, the threats they are facing from the agency that manages them, and what you can do to help. Learn more at http://WildHoofbeats.com. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: -Are there wild horses in the United States? -How do I find out about wild horses? -What are the issues facing wild horses on our public lands? -Is livestock ranching in conflict with wild horses? -How are domestic horses different from wild horses? -What is the family structure and the relationships of wild horses? -Are wild horses being sent to slaughter? -What organizations are actively helping wild horses?