Horses, camels and deer get a bad rap for razing plants. New research shows they're no worse than native animals
Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as "invasive" species which damage native plants.
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Large introduced herbivores such as feral horses and camels are often seen as "invasive" species which damage native plants.
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