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Balancing Ecosystems Through Natural Interactions

The relationship between wild horses and their natural predators plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Understanding predator-prey dynamics helps inform effective management strategies that support healthy populations and sustainable habitats. Discover how AWHC is studying these interactions to promote ecological harmony.

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The Role of Predator-Prey Dynamics

Learn about the importance of natural predator-prey interactions in wild horse ecosystems.

Natural Regulation

Predators such as mountain lions naturally regulate wild horse populations by preying on the young, old, and weak. This natural selection process helps maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem, preventing overpopulation and promoting genetic diversity.

Ecosystem Health

Healthy predator-prey dynamics contribute to the overall health of the ecosystem. Predators help control wild horse populations, which in turn affects vegetation growth, soil health, and water resources. This balance is essential for sustaining diverse and resilient habitats.

Human Impact

Human activities such as hunting, habitat destruction, and predator control programs disrupt natural predator-prey dynamics. These disruptions can lead to imbalances, resulting in overpopulation of wild horses and degradation of their habitats. Protecting predators and their habitats is crucial for restoring ecological balance.

Research and Monitoring

Studying predator-prey dynamics provides valuable insights into the interactions between wild horses and their predators. This research helps inform management strategies that promote coexistence and support the health of both predator and prey populations.

Marlon Reis
Kaitlynn Carter
Suzanne Roy
Scott WIlson
American Wild Horse Conservation is a national leader in using fertility control to keep Wild Horse populations from increasing to the point where the BLM historically employs roundups and removals. I am beyond grateful for this amazing organization’s leadership and participation, without which the [Colorado] Wild Horse Project would not have come to fruition.
Marlon Reis
First Gentleman of Colorado
I wanted to get involved with AWHC when I saw videos of wild horses getting rounded up by helicopters. These animals are majestic in the wild; seeing them forced into captivity is heartbreaking and cruel. The government can do better, and I’m looking forward to educating the American public and working to keep wild horses in the wild.
Kaitlynn Carter
Ambassador
American Wild Horse Conservation is more than a campaign. We are reforming wild horse and burro protection across the American West, expanding protected natural habitats in places like Fish Springs, Nevada, and setting the conservation standard through the world’s leading wild horse fertility control initiative. We have a new model for wild horse protection through conservation.
Suzanne Roy
Executive Director
There are currently 62,000 wild horses and burros in long term holding. This year, the BLM intends to remove an additional 20,000 from public rangelands, with the North Lander animals to account for 14% of those.
Scott WIlson
Director of Strategy and Awareness

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Our Commitment to Understanding Predator-Prey Dynamics

Discover how AWHC is leading efforts to study and promote healthy predator-prey interactions in wild horse ecosystems.

Predator-Prey Research Programs

AWHC supports and conducts research to understand the dynamics between wild horses and their natural predators. This research helps inform management practices that balance predator and prey populations and promote ecosystem health.

  • Field Studies: Conducting research on predator-prey interactions
  • Data Collection: Gathering data on predator and prey populations
  • Behavioral Analysis: Studying the behaviors of predators and wild horses
  • Movement Analysis: Studying habitat use and migratory routes

Habitat Protection and Restoration

AWHC is involved in habitat protection and restoration projects that support healthy predator-prey dynamics. These projects include preserving critical habitats, improving connectivity, and ensuring that both predators and prey have access to the resources they need.

  • Habitat Preservation: Securing and protecting critical habitats
  • Connectivity Improvement: Creating wildlife corridors to connect fragmented habitats
  • Resource Access: Ensuring reliable access to water and forage
  • Sustainable Practices: Implementing eco-friendly land management techniques

Advocacy and Education

AWHC advocates for policies that protect natural predators and promote healthy predator-prey dynamics. Through education and outreach, we aim to raise awareness about the importance of these interactions and encourage support for predator conservation.

  • Policy Advocacy: Promoting predator protection in legislation and management plans
  • Public Education: Informing the public about the importance of predator-prey dynamics
  • Community Engagement: Mobilizing support for predator conservation efforts
  • Training Programs: Providing education and resources for land managers and volunteers

Stay Informed and Take Action

Learn how AWHC is actively implementing solutions to protect wild horses and burros, ensuring their well-being and preserving their natural habitats.