Controversial Australian Plan: Helicopter Shootings to Cull Wild Horses
The Australian government plans to reduce the population of wild horses, known as brumbies, in Kosciuszko National Park by shooting them from helicopters. With an estimated 19,000 wild horses in the park, authorities believe they pose a threat to native wildlife and the ecosystem. The goal is to reduce the population to 3,000 by 2027. Previous attempts to control the population through traps and rehoming have been unsuccessful, leading to the decision for aerial killings.