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David M Watson

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Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act

Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act

A mild summer led to breeding. And a dry winter could concentrate feral horses around fragile alpine waterways.

01.06.2026 10

The Conversation

David M Watson

I love my horse like family. But this species has no business in a precious national park

I love my horse like family. But this species has no business in a precious national park
27.05.2026 20

The Examiner

David M. Watson

I love my horse like family. But this species has no business in a precious national park

I love my horse like family. But this species has no business in a precious national park

My family has a small property near Albury. It's our pride and joy. Twelve acres of recovering sheep country, half of it set aside for bush....

27.05.2026 10

Canberra Times

David M Watson

With thousands of feral horses gone, Kosciuszko’s fragile ecosystems are slowly recovering

With feral horses gone, fragile alpine areas are no longer being trampled by hard hooves. But Kosciuszko’s landscapes will take decades to recover.

04.01.2026 10

The Conversation

David M Watson