US Plans Controversial Wild Horse Removal Amid Drought, Wildfire Fears

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The US federal government is planning a large-scale removal of approximately 14,000 wild horses from public lands in the Western United States. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cites concerns about drought conditions and the increased risk of wildfires as the primary reasons for the controversial operation. Animal welfare advocates have criticized the plan, particularly the use of helicopter roundups, arguing that they are inhumane and can cause injury or death to the horses.