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Climate change significantly affects wild horse populations and their habitats, as highlighted by the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has cited climate change as a reason for mass roundups of wild horses, arguing that overpopulation undermines the health of public rangelands. However, AWHC contends that the real threat comes from livestock grazing, which outnumbers wild horses and contributes to land degradation. Effective management strategies, such as humane fertility control, are essential to address these challenges while preserving the ecological balance. AWHC advocates for science-based policies that prioritize the welfare of wild horses in the face of climate change.