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there is over 1 million feral horses in Australia, they pose a danger to domestic livestock and road traffic to such a point they need regular culls. There were no Horses in Australia in 1788. From 1820 to 1860, the horse population in Australia increased from 3,969 to 431,525

Apr 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: there is over 1 million feral horses in Australia, they pose a danger to domestic livestock and road traffic to such a point they need regular culls. There were no Horses in Australia in 1788. From 1820 to 1860, the horse population in Australia increased from 3,969 to 431,525

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