Alberta plans to control wild horse numbers via adoption and contraception, facing criticism from wildlife advocates.

Alberta's government plans to control the wild horse population by adopting 30 horses and giving contraception to up to 90, citing risks to the landscape and other grazers. Wildlife advocates criticize the measures, claiming they lack scientific backing and are meant to appease the cattle industry. The government and activists are set to conduct their own population counts.

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