Icon vs. Pest: The Wild Horse DilemmaHow a law to save a symbol is harming the environment.

From the show

Colliding Truths

A 1971 law protects wild horses as 'living symbols of the West.' But this protection has led to unintended consequences for the very environment they symbolize. With no natural predators, their populations are exploding, leading to overgrazing, competition with native species for scarce resources, and ultimately, starvation. This pits the romantic ideal of wildness against the scientific reality of land management, forcing a choice between a cherished symbol and a healthy ecosystem.