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In the forests near the village of Barro, wildfires were once common every summer. But that changed in 2019 when wild horses were introduced. The wild horses eat dry plants and bushes between the trees, which helps stop fires from starting or spreading. Fire prevention is just one of the ecological benefits they bring to […]

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