1. In 1971, the "Wild Free-Roaming Horse & Burro Act" was passed to protect America's wild equines. What was this due to?

   Legislators just thought it was a good idea, after some people sent letters requesting it.

   A small group of horse owners petitioned for protection.

   There was a public outcry when Americas found out our wild Mustangs were unprotected and were poisoned, shot, and turned into pet food. More letters were sent to Congress than any other issue in U.S. History, except for the Vietnam war.

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2. Since 1900, how have wild horse & burro populations changed? Have they increased or decreased, apprx. what percent?

   They have increased by about 20%.

   They have decreased by about 20%.

   They decreased by about 50%.

   They have decreased by about 85%.

   They have decreased by about 98%.

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3. In 1971 when the Act was passed to protect wild horses & burros, there were 303 herd management areas that were protected by the BLM. How many are there today?

   422; 119 new herd areas were created.

   305; 2 new herd areas were createad

   303; Herd areas have not changed.

   280; 23 herd areas were destroyed.

   Only 184; 119 herds were destroyed.

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4. How many wild horses are needed in a herd area to make sure that the horses don't inbreed enough to cause genetic weakness (In other words, what is the minimum # required to ensure long-term survival of a herd)?

   50-100 head

   100 head

   150-200 head

   250-300 head

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5. What percentage of the "herd management areas" have enough horses to ensure the herds will survive (bare minimum 150-200 head)?

   All of them have the minimum.

   About 75% have the minimum.

   Only about 50% have the minimum.

   Only about 30% have the minimum.

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6. Private livestock graze on our public lands, sometimes competing with the wild horses. A study by the National Academy of Sciences showed that in a year, what percentage of land is grazed by livestock, and what percentage by wild equines?

   About 70% of grazing is by horses; about 5% by livestock

   About 50% of grazing is by horses; about 20% by livestock

   About 20% of grazing is by horses; about 50% by livestock

   Less than 5% of grazing is by horses; about 70% by livestock

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7. Private cattle graze on public lands. What is the current ratio of wild horses to cattle on our public lands?

   About 2 horses for every cow

   Horses and cows are equal

   Cows outnumber horses 2 to 1

   Cattle outnumber horses 100 to 1 or more

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8. How much will contraceptive measures, rather than round-ups, cost/save in tax dollars?

   Cost $7.7 Million annually

   Cost $2 Million annually

   Save $2 Million annually

   Save $7.7 Million annually

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9. Scientific studies have shown...

   Any number of horses is bad for the land

   Horses and cattle together in appropriate amounts may encourage different types of vegetation growth, which is good. Horses also reseed the land by passing seeds in their manure.

   Horses and cattle cannot share land because they destroy too much vegetation when grazing together.

   Any number of cattle or horses is bad for the land.

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10. What is the best way to make a difference and help to stop wild horse slaughter & mismanagment?

    Write your legislators. Congress counts each letter received as the opinion of 10 people!

    Spread the word and let others know, and encourage them to write too.

    Visit www.WildHorsePreservation.com to learn the facts and sign their petiton.

    Call your legislators and tell them how you feel.

    ALL OF THE ABOVE

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