Tag: Kosciuszko National Park

ABA appalled by unscientific conclusions for Kosi Brumbies

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Two ANU environmental scientist on a ski trip make a spectacular jumps to conclusions about brumbies from an incident at Dead Horse Gap.  The resultant articles and YouTube video show, not good science based on fact and evidence, but speculation and emotional hype. From seeing a few brumbies near a dead mate, wild conclusions of cannibalism lead to the need to aerial cull horses. ABA has responded in a Media Release: ABA Press release Dead Horse Gap 28 Sept 2014   Continue reading

National MPs opposed to removal of Brumbies

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John Barilara, NSW State Member for Monara and Paul Weller, Victorian State Member for Rodney have recently supported the presence of sustainable numbers of wild horses in the Kosciuszko and Barmah National Parks.  Both politicians consider the Brumby an icon which has earned its place in the heritage of Australia. Mr Weller has also tabled the petition containing more than 2600 signatures to keep the Barmah Forest Brumbies in their long time habitat. Read more in their media releases below. J Barilaro Med Rel brumbies 27-06-14[97] Leave Brumbies In Barmah Forest – Weller July2014   Continue reading