Why doesn't the Australian Mustang sell China? The price is 10,000 yuan higher.
Historically, horses have been seen as an important strategic resource. They were not only the core of cavalry, but also the key to transportation in ancient times. In the feudal era, there was not enough land for horse breeding, and the Song Dynasty often lost in foreign wars.
Even in modern society, where automobiles and trains have become widespread, horses are still vital in many regions, such as the southwest of our country, where the demand for mules and horses is still high, and the ** for ordinary horses is as high as five figures.
However, having too many horses can also be problematic, as Australia has been plagued by by wild horses in recent years. In the face of galloping horses, Australia** felt helpless, like a dumb man eating coptis.
New Species Invade! The proliferation of wild horses in Australia has aroused local concern"Australia has recently seen a new animal flood problem, and that is the Australian wild horse.
These horses were brought to Australia by Europeans in 1788, because they were carefully selected horses, and their survival ability and physique were excellent, so they quickly multiplied and occupied large territories, causing problems for the local **.
This situation is similar to the previous proliferation of wild cats and hares, both due to the invasion of alien species.
The origin of the Australian wild horse is related to its unique ecological environment. In the early days, Australia's inhabitants, mostly convicts and their descendants, were unfamiliar with farming, and the pasture fences they made were often not high enough, causing horses to frequently cross the border.
These fleeing horses multiplied and gradually formed herds of wild horses. At present, there are more than 400,000 wild horses in Australia, and the number is growing at an alarming rate every year.
There are two main reasons for the sharp increase in the number of wild horses in Australia. First of all, Australia's ecological environment is different from the grasslands of Asia, Africa and other places, there are no large carnivores here, and they are extremely friendly to herbivores, so that wild horses can develop their populations "without scruples".
There are three main reasons for the rapid reproduction of wild horses in Australia: first, the mild climate and heavy rainfall in the central and western grasslands provide abundant food and water for wild horses; Second, human activities have severely restricted the living space of wild animals, while Australia is vast and sparsely populated, so the impact on wild animals is relatively small. Third, the environment of the grasslands in the central and western regions of Australia is not as suitable for humans as the coastal areas, so the population here is sparse, the living environment of wild horses is more comfortable, and the population naturally increases rapidly.
Since the end of the 20th century, the overbreeding of wild horses in Australia has posed a huge threat to the ecological environment. In order to protect the ecological balance, Australia** and biologists have been exploring effective ways to control the wild horse population.
Biologists have even expressed support for drastic measures to control the wild horse population. They are calling for these measures because they know that the carrying capacity of ecosystems is limited, and that wild horse populations beyond this limit will have serious consequences for the environment.
In natural ecosystems, there is a dynamic equilibrium between herbivores and carnivores, and if the number of wild horses is too large, this balance will be upset and cause damage to grassland ecosystems.
Therefore, we must take action to prevent the overgrowth of wild horse populations and protect our ecological environment.
In Australia, the overbreeding of wild horse populations has caused serious environmental problems. Due to the lack of natural predators, wild horses have a huge demand for food, and if they are not effectively controlled, they will pose a great threat to grassland vegetation, and even lead to the scarcity of grassland vegetation and the intensification of desertification.
In addition, the presence of wild horses can also cause damage to native Australian vegetation, damage the waterways of grasslands, and affect the survival of other herbivores. Therefore, we need to take steps to control the wild horse population and protect Australia's ecological environment.
The ecological catastrophe caused by the Australian wild horse is gradually eroding the grasslands, exacerbating soil erosion and accelerating the process of desertification. This is because the trampling of wild horses will make the soil hard and even hardened, which is not conducive to the survival of vegetation, and over time, soil erosion will become more serious, forming a vicious circle.
According to official figures, Australia's desert and semi-desert areas now exceed 3.4 million square kilometres. If invasive species such as wild horses and hares are left unchecked, Australia's desertification problem could become irreversible.
Why doesn't Australia export mustangs to China? I believe many readers will have such questions. If Australia really wants to solve the problem of too many wild horses, why not export wild horses to countries in need, such as China, where there is a large demand for horses, and ** per 10,000 yuan is also common.
While this idea sounds good, there are a lot of problems in practice, and in the end, Australia** did not adopt it. First of all, the biggest challenge in exporting wild horses is catching.
In the vast grasslands, it is very difficult to catch wild horses that are extremely mobile. Mustang are said to run at speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour, and they have extreme endurance.
Unlike small herbivores such as rabbits, ordinary traps pose little to no threat to them. Large traps not only require a lot of manpower and material resources, but can also cause injuries to horses, and in the end, the gains outweigh the losses.
The export dilemma of Australian mustangs: high transportation costs and unknown adaptation to the environment Australian mustangs attract many horse enthusiasts with their unique charm, however, due to their high transportation costs and unknown adaptability to the environment, exporting has become a problem.
Ancient Europe was able to successfully transport horses to Australia because domestic horses were domesticated by humans and were able to adapt to long-distance transportation. However, the Australian Mustang is quite different.
They have a short temper and are unable to stay in small spaces for long periods of time. Therefore, transporting wild horses needs to be in a spacious space and have a dedicated person to manage it.
This means that the number of shipments will be limited and the labor costs will increase significantly. More worryingly, it is unknown whether the wild horses will be able to adapt to the local environment once they reach their destination.
Even if there is a state interest in these horses, it must be well below the normal market price, or even much lower than the domesticated breed. Therefore, despite the unique charm of the Australian Mustang, its high transportation costs and unknown adaptability to the environment make exporting a challenging task.
With the export of wild horses from Australia blocked and most countries restricting the import of wild animals, China pays special attention to ecological environmental protection and the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Therefore, it is difficult to rely on exports to solve the problem of wild horse flooding, and other solutions must be sought.
Wild horses are rampant, and Australia** tries to hunt them, but the results are not ideal. On the one hand, the wild horse is highly mobile and difficult to hunt, even if it is not necessarily fatal in one hit.
On the other hand, wild horse carcasses are difficult to dispose of, and there are no large carnivores and scavengers in Australia, so disposing of them directly can lead to other problems, and proper disposal requires a lot of manpower and material resources, putting pressure on finances.
Therefore, the hunting of wild horses is not the best option to solve the problem of wild horse overflow.
Australia** has tried to control the rate of reproduction of the wild horse population by using contraception for mares, but for various reasons, this program has been suspended and the results have not been satisfactory.
At the same time, the killing of wild horses in Australia has often sparked various opposition and resistance, because many Australians have a deep affection for wild horses, they insist that wild horses are a gift from their ancestors, and even New South Wales has a special law to protect wild horses.
Serious consequences of invasive alien species Australia's efforts to control wild horses seem to have had little effect, and they can only watch the wild horse population expand.
This incident reminds us once again that the threat to the environment caused by the invasion of alien species cannot be ignored. The introduction of relevant policies just shows the importance of preventing and controlling the invasion of alien species.
This seemingly inconspicuous exotic wildlife can cause irreparable damage to biodiversity and ecological balance. Therefore, we must be highly vigilant against the invasion of alien species and take effective measures to prevent and control them.
Reference: "Australia's Ecological Environment: Current Situation and Enlightenment" - Han Xiaoyan and Gao Honghua "Representative Species of Desert Grassland Animals - Przewalski's Horse" - Meng Yuping, Hu Defu, Chen Jinliang, Cao Jie.