Survival in the shadows of a royal forest
In Southern England's New Forest National Park, wild mares face a precarious winter. This video explores how these horses band together to endure the icy cold while awaiting the arrival of spring foals.
The New Forest National Park, once proclaimed a royal forest by King William the Surrender, serves as a vital habitat for wild mares. As winter sets in, these horses form groups to survive the freezing temperatures. The timing of their births is a matter of survival; while many are expecting foals this spring, a lack of early warm weather means many newborns may face the depths of winter's cold.
Source: Wild Mares Wait for Warm Weather to Give Birth in This Royal Forest 🐴 Smithsonian Channel
