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Horse, Welsh Pony, adult, feeding, used for conservation grazing to control unwanted vegetation after rabbit numbers
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Horse, Welsh Pony, adult, feeding, used for conservation grazing to control unwanted vegetation after rabbit numbers
Horse, Welsh Pony, adult, feeding, used for conservation grazing to control unwanted vegetation after rabbit numbers were drastically reduced by myxomatosis in 1954, Llanddwyn Island, Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, Newborough, Anglesey, Wales, August
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Anglesey Conservation Control Controlling Controls Equid Equidae Graze Grazer Grazers Grazes Grazing Horse Horses Llanddwyn Management Myxomatosis National Newborough Newborough Warren Ponies Pony Rabbit Rabbits Reduced Tidal Vegetation Wales Welsh Ynys Llanddwyn Eats Feeds Reserves
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Who needs a lawnmower when you have this furry friend? Meet the ultimate vegetation control specialist, the Welsh Pony! This adorable adult pony is on a mission to keep unwanted plants at bay after rabbit numbers were dramatically reduced by myxomatosis in 1954. Captured on Llanddwyn Island, Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve in Anglesey, Wales, this photo perfectly showcases the unique role these ponies play in conservation grazing. With their insatiable appetite and love for munching on coastal vegetation, they are nature's very own weed whackers! As the waves crash against the stunning Atlantic coast, our four-legged hero fearlessly grazes away. Its domesticated breed and habitat make it an ideal candidate for managing these temperate European islands. The pony's presence not only helps maintain a balanced ecosystem but also ensures that delicate habitats remain intact. With its cute face buried deep into lush greenery, it seems like this pony has found paradise amidst all its hard work. So next time you spot one of these equid grazers happily chomping away along the British coastline, remember to thank them for keeping our shores beautiful and thriving!
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