WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following press release:
CEDAR CITY, Utah- Wild horses in theSulphur Herd Management Area are facing shrinking food and water on drought‑strained rangelands, and today marks a critical step in protecting them. Humane gather operations are beginning to bring vulnerable animals out of harm's way and restore the conditions they need to stay healthy on the range.
Without active management, wild horse herds can double in size every four to five years. As populations rise, forage and water decline, forcing animals to travel greater distances in search of food and water. This increases safety risks for the animals and may also lead to conflicts...