How wild horses are preventing wildfires in Spain

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Wild horses have become a new and unlikely defence against bush fires in the Iberian Highlands.

Recent summers have brought a rampage of wildfires to Europe but with the hottest months approaching again, ecologists hope that horses could play a significant role in reducing the risk.

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How wild horses are preventing wildfires in Spain

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