美国西部地区的野生马数量超过14,000头, BLM to remove 14,000 wild horses from western U.S. due to overpopulation.

土地管理局计划在2026年从美国西部的公共土地上移除14000多只野马, 以应对人口过剩和干旱造成的环境压力. The Bureau of Land Management plans to remove over 14,000 wild horses from public lands across the western U.S. in 2026 to address overpopulation and environmental strain caused by drought. 尽管动物保护者批评这种方法可能会造成伤害或死亡. The agency will conduct roundups, including helicopter-assisted drives in Colorado, despite criticism from animal advocates who argue the method risks injury or death. 美国政府认为, 这种疏散是为了保护资源而进行的. The BLM maintains the removals are necessary to protect resources, while opponents suggest alternative management strategies could be used.