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Horses, camels and deer get a bad rap for razing plants – but our new research shows they’re no worse than native animals

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Robert Sleep/AAP Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as “invasive” species which damage native plants. My colleagues and I published new research in Science testing this assumption and found it isn’t true. Instead, both native and introduced species of plant-eating megafauna (weighing over 45 kilos) have similar impacts on plants. The effects of introduced megafauna on plants can drive negative public sentiment towards the species. It’s time to change how we think of these animals. ……………………… The double standard of ‘harm’ It can be a shock to see the impact of feral pigs, deer,… Continue reading

ABA appalled at NSW Government decision to introduce aerial shooting of Brumbies

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Australian Brumby Alliance Inc. Media Release 27th October 2023 The Australian Brumby Alliance (ABA) is appalled at the decision by Minister Sharpe to amend the Wild Horse Management Plan and overturn the NSW ban on aerial shooting of wild horses. In the wake of this decision, the ABA calls on Minister Sharpe to commit to a balanced approach to management, including a strengthened commitment to passive trapping and rehoming as the most humane management method. “Aerial culling was banned because evidence from Guy Fawkes National Park massacre and other locations showed it was a cruel and imprecise way to manage… Continue reading

Urgent! Make your submission by 13 October!

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Emma Hurst MP Parliamentary Inquiry into aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park Dear Jill, Our office has been inundated with concerns about the NSW Government’s plan to commence aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. That’s why we’ve set up a Parliamentary Inquiry – there are only a few days left to make a submission. MAKE YOUR SUBMISSION TO THE BRUMBY INQUIRY HERE The good news is a submission does not have to be long and can talk about any aspect you would like – it could be one line noting your position. Will you share your voice… Continue reading

Help Save Johnny Echo’s horses

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Johnny Echo needs your help.  Johnny is a Gija traditional owner of a vast area in the Kimberley where he has helped to breed excellent Arabian x Quarter Horses. Now station owners are planning to aerial cull these beautiful horses, claiming wrongly that they are affecting cattle feed . These horses are protecting the biodiversity of the area and each horse that Johnny trains is worth $2,000 +. Aerial culling is extremely cruel, mares abort foals, young foals are left dying slowly in the heat. Please inform the public about this tragedy.  Aerial culling is extremely cruel, mares abort foals, young… Continue reading

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Animal Welfare inquiry into proposed aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park

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The NSW Legislative Council’s Animal Welfare Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into proposed aerial shooting of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park. The closing date for submissions is Friday 13 October 2023. ABA has been invited to lodge a submission to the NSW Animal Welfare Committee. We urge other individuals and groups to separately lodge submissions to the inquiry. Click below for more information and to lodge a submission. More Info on the inquiry: Continue reading