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Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act
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Feral horse populations in Australia's Kosciuszko National Park have rebounded to between 6,476 and 16,411 animals in 2024, after management efforts reduced them to around 3,000 the previous year, with mild summer conditions cited as a contributing factor to their recovery.
Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act
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Last year, we noted early signs of recovery in Australia’s high country, following the reduction of feral horse numbers.
These had dropped from 17,000 in 2023 to around 3,000 in 2024 across Kosciuszko National Park, thanks to the management efforts of NSW National Parks staff and contractors.
But horse numbers are already bouncing back. The latest survey data estimate between 6,476 and 16,411 horses now roam the national park.
So, what happened?
A mild summer
The answer is si
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