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North Carolina

appalachiablue

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10. That I'd never considered, tx. The slim, remote chain of barrier islands

Reply to Bayard (Reply #9)

Sun Sep 16, 2018, 03:13 PM

Sep 2018

along the Atlantic coast has helped shield and protect the horses from human encroachment and dvmt.

For the little Fla. Key deer, there's a state wildlife reserve and some legislative efforts to protect them from high growth, tourism and traffic in that area.

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"Survivors," North Carolina's Wild Horses Weathered Hurricane Florence [View all] appalachiablue Sep 2018 OP

One of my favorite childhood books was... 3catwoman3 Sep 2018 #1

Wonderful book I read when young as well. I've seen the appalachiablue Sep 2018 #5

I had no idea North Carolina had wild horses. Would love to know more. Are they called... brush Sep 2018 #2

The wild horses of N.C. and Va. are from the Spanish Colonial appalachiablue Sep 2018 #3

Thanks for the excellent link on the horses. They have survived on their own in the wild... brush Sep 2018 #4

Yes! StarryNite Sep 2018 #7

Wild horses are amazing American icons. StarryNite Sep 2018 #6

Unfortunately that's true. I'm out in Nev. where the Bundy's are abusing federal lands... brush Sep 2018 #8

Tough survivors Bayard Sep 2018 #9

That I'd never considered, tx. The slim, remote chain of barrier islands appalachiablue Sep 2018 #10