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| Free Range Foal |
Feral Horses are a part of the history of Cumberland Island, and they are still present today. The National Park Service can estimate about 100 horses present today, but in the past a herd of 200 horses and some mules were kept by residents. These horses can be seen grazing at the grounds of the Dungeness Mansion ruins, and at the ferry docks, or any other areas that is mowed and maintained by the Park Service. Of course they also live off the land and consume wild growth, but the maritime forest and sand dunes produce a meager diet. The horses are on their own for water and food, and receive no veterinary care so natural stressors and age are key factors in mortality rates.
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| Using and Oak Tree for a Neck Scratch |
To view past blog entries from Cumberland Island click on Beach Treasures - Dungeness Mansion Ruins - Wildlife Sightings
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| Not Skinny but Not Fat Either |
To view past blog entries about feral horses click on Corolla / OBX
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| Grazing at Dungeness Ruins |
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| Family Time |
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