The Wild Horses of the Chilcotin: Their History and Future

The Chilcotin's wild horses are romantic and beautiful, but they are also controversial: they are seen by government policy as intruders competing for range land with native species and domestic cattle and, as a result, they have been subject to culls and are not officially protected.In this compelling book, wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory draws upon two decades of research to make a case for considering these wonderful creatures, called qiyus in traditional Tŝilhqot'in culture, a resilient part of the area's balanced prey-predator ecosystem. McCrory also chronicles the Chilcotin wild horses' genetic history and significance to the Tŝilhqot'in, juxtaposing their efforts to protect qiyus against movements to cull them.Author: Wayne McCroryBinding Type: HardcoverPublisher: Harbour PublishingPublished: 04/16/2024Pages: 352Weight: 1.9lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.40w x 1.30dISBN: 9781990776366Review Citation(s): Booklist 03/01/2024 pg. 18