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Are There Still Wild Horses On Sable Island?

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sable island is well-known for its population of wild horses. The wild horses are descendants of animals introduced to the island in the 1700s, and are considered by many to be iconic features of the island with natural and cultural heritage value. The current population is approximately 500 horses. How do the wild horses survive … Read more

Why Are There Horses On Sable Island?

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The famous sable island horses are thought to be descended from livestock Thomas Hancock of Boston sent to the Island in 1760 It is believed that horses had originally belonged to Acadian settlers who were deported by the British between 1755 and 1764 and whose assets were subsequently seized. Are there still wild horses on … Read more