The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Europe pioneers ‘firefighter donkeys’ to prevent wildfires
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Sambavi Parthasarathy
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Grassroots initiatives in Spain are utilizing rescued donkeys to graze on dry vegetation, effectively reducing the fuel load that contributes to the intensity of forest fires. These 'firefighter donkeys' provide a sustainable, low-cost method for land management while simultaneously offering rehabilitation for abandoned animals.
As firefighters in France and Spain continue to tackle raging wildfires that have forced thousands of people to evacuate, communities farther from the frontlines are turning to donkeys.
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