Bisons help fight forest fires in Spain.
A farmer’s livestock, specifically bison, helped stop a wildfire near Madrid. The bison created a firebreak. Researchers are using animals to reduce fuel for forest fires.
Wildfires are a problem in Southern Europe. Scientists are trying new ways to fight them. European bison and wild horses are eating plants to lower the amount of fuel available for the fires. ‘Firefighting sheep’ are also being used to eat dry grass. The presence of these animals makes it easier to put out the fires.
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Highlights
Bison Create Firebreak
A Spanish farmer’s bison created a firebreak to protect his property from a wildfire.
Animals Combat Wildfires
European bison and wild horses are being used to reduce fuel for forest fires.
‘Fire Sheep’ Strategy
‘Firefighting sheep’ are grazing to consume dry grass and limit fire spread.
Donkeys Aid Extinguishment
Researchers are using donkeys to make fires easier to extinguish in Spain.
Vegetation Reduction Key
Animals eat vegetation to remove fuel for forest fires.
Perspectives
- Wildfires are a major problem in Spain.
- European bison and wild horses are being used to fight fires.
- Innovative methods are being tried to prevent forest fires.
- The goal is to reduce the amount of fuel for the flames.
Bison are effectively creating firebreaks and acting as a 'best fire brigade'.
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Animals are used to reduce vegetation and fuel for the flames.
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