27. The Origins of Wild Horses: Interview with Dr. Ross MacPhee
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Have you ever wondered how wild horses evolved in North America? I think it's very important to understand the history of horses so that we can better understand what we might do to help wild horses in the future. Dr. Ross MacPhee is with me today to do just that.   Dr. Ross MacPhee, Director of Science at Rewilding America Now, is a renowned paleontologist and former curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the American Museum of Natural History. We discuss the origins of wild horses and how crucial they are to the grasslands ecosystem today.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/27
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