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Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society1974, Volume 10 |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Title | Feral Burro in California |
| Author(s) | Richard A. Weaver |
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| Seven of the 14 bighorn study areas in California have free-ranging feral burro populations. Burros have created a problem in each of these areas. They compete directly with bighorn for food, space and also water if it is in short supply. Burros have caused devastating damage to the vegetation and soil which has had a detrimental effect on the entire biota. The present burro population is estimated at approximately 3,400 animals in the state. |