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Feral horses collide with cars near state forests, breeding faster than they can be rehomed
Feral horses in state forests in Queensland’s Wide Bay are breeding faster than rescuers can find homes for them, as the community grapples with how to stop the brumbies colliding with cars on local roads.
Key points:
- An estimated 2,000 feral horses live in the Tuan and Toolara state forests between Maryborough and Gympie
- The animals are known to graze close to local roads, causing three reported crashes in the past 12 months
- Local business and community groups are working with the state government on a feral horse management plan
Along the Maryborough-Cooloola Road, connecting the Fraser Coast to towns such as Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay through the Toolara and Tuan state forests, feral horses are both a majestic sight and a hazard for…
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