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Feral horse numbers surge in Kosciuszko after culling pause

Published Thursday, May 21, 2026 · Updated May 22

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Feral horse populations in Kosciuszko National Park have surged, with a government survey in late 2025 estimating numbers between 6,476 and 16,411. This increase follows a pause in aerial culling, raising concerns about environmental damage to the fragile alpine ecosystem.

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  • The government’s annual survey estimated there were between 6,476 and 16,411 feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park in late 2025.
  • The surge in feral horse numbers occurred after a pause in aerial culling.

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  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The article highlights the environmental damage caused by surging feral horse populations and advocates for urgent, science-based management and the removal of retention zones to protect the fragile alpine environment.

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