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Donkeys as Firefighters in Spain | Calgary News
In Spain’s Catalan countryside, a herd of rescued donkeys is becoming wildfire heroes—grazing on flammable brush to create natural firebreaks. Led by Tivissa Donkeys Firefighters, these sixty-strong “firefighters” not only help prevent devastating blazes but also find a second chance at life. Founder Joan Cedó Sans started the initiative after witnessing their effectiveness on his own land, turning a rescue mission into a sustainable forest management strategy. As wildfires grow fiercer due to climate change, this low-tech, high-impact method complements drones and controlled burns, proving…
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