ScienceDecember 4, 2024The Wild Burros of the American West: Guardians of the Arid EcosystemWild burros are a fascinating and often misunderstood part of the American West. These descendants of African and Middle Eastern donkeys were brought to North America by Spanish colonists in the 1500s and have since adapted to the harsh landscapes of the American Southwest. Read on to learn how wild burros play a unique and essential ecological role in their ecosystems
ScienceDecember 2, 2024The Wild Legacy of North America: A Natural History of Wild HorsesWild horses are an indelible part of North America’s natural and cultural heritage, embodying both freedom and resilience. Read on to learn about their incredible history
GeneralNovember 27, 2024AWHC Holiday Gift GuideCheck out AWHC's holiday gift guide for gifts that make a tangible impact!
PolicyNovember 27, 2024Navigating the New Political Landscape for America’s Wild Horses & BurrosIn the wake of the 2024 election and the political shift it will bring, many advocates are wondering what the next four years hold for the future of our wild horses and burros. While much remains uncertain, there are some things we know for sure.
ScienceNovember 25, 2024The Ecological Importance of Wild Horses in the WestIn the face of an accelerating biodiversity crisis, wild horses in the American West stand as ecological keystones, filling niches left by extinct megafauna and restoring landscapes in ways that cattle or machinery cannot replicate. Read on to learn more
LitigationNovember 23, 2024Victory for Salt River Wild Horses: Court Rejects CBD's Latest Attempt to Undermine ProtectionsThe Center for Biological Diversity has twice sued the U.S. Forest Service seeking to overturn agreements that provide for the humane management of the Salt River wild horses and burros. The CBD’s goal is the removal of the horses from the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix despite the state law protecting them. Now the Court has rejected CBD's latest attempt
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