Assateague Island National Seashore Welcomes New Foal
In late June, the Assateague Island National Seashore horse "Ms. Macky" (also known as N2BHS-AL) gave birth to a bay pinto colt.
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Chestnut Foal Added To The Herd At Assateague Island National Seashore
There's a new filly running with the herd at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland.
Campground Usage Study Suggests National Park Service Alter Fee Structure
National park campgrounds could be managed more profitably, according to a nonprofit research organization, which suggests the National Park Service raise cancellation fees and possibly consider a surge pricing system during the busy seasons.
Assateague Island Habitat Restoration Project
Sometimes, when a national park is established it occupies land that previously might have been considered for another purpose. For instance, at Assateague Island National Seashore there was a plan to build nearly 6,000 homes on the land before the park was established. Today, park staff continues to work at restoring acres damaged by infrastructure related to that development.
Nearly 80 Horses In Assateague Island National Seashore's Maryland Herd
There are nearly 80 horses in the Maryland herd at Assateague Island National Seashore, according to the latest census conducted by the National Park Service.
Horse Population Holding Steady At Assateague Islands National Seashore
With some births offsetting some deaths, the number of horses roaming wild at Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland remains relatively steady, with 79 counted in September.
Assateague Island National Seashore Stallion Hit And Killed By Motorist
An investigation was underway at Assateague Island National Seashore on the Virginia-Maryland coast where an 18-year-old bay stallion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Maryland 611.
Park Service Looking At Moveable Campgrounds At Assateague Island National Seashore
Coastal units of the National Park System can have ongoing problems created by storms and sea level rise that require thinking outside of the box at times. At Assateague Island National Seashore on the Maryland-Virginia shore, staff are thinking of relocating campsites when the need arises.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest Sends 100 Hatchlings To Sea At Assateague Island National Seashore
Sea turtle nests and the resulting hatchlings are common at places such as Padre Island National Seashore, Canaveral National Seashore, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore, but not so much at Assateague Island National Seashore. That's why the news of a Loggerhead turtle nest hatching at Assateague Island is great to hear.
Mare At Assateague Island National Seashore Dies From Eating Dog Food
A 7-year-old mare that died at Assateague Island National Seashore had eaten "large quantities" of dog food that caused a blockage, and eventual rupture, of her intestine, according to seashore staff.
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