Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Dartmoor Ponies Tracked with GPS Collars
In England, some ponies called Dartmoor ponies are wearing special GPS collars.
These collars help people track where the ponies are.
The collars are made to come off safely if the ponies get stuck.
The ponies are important because they help keep the countryside green and stop too many weeds from growing.
They also help other animals by creating different types of habitats.
The National Trust is using six of these collars to track the ponies.
This helps them understand how the ponies move and graze.
The collars are expensive, so starting with a few is a good way to see if they work well.
This project is important for protecting the ponies and showing how technology can help manage wildlife and land.
Dartmoor ponies are tracked using GPS collars that can safely detach if caught.
The ponies help maintain the ecosystem by grazing and preventing weed overgrowth.
About half of the grazing land is shared between ponies and cattle.
The National Trust currently uses six GPS trackers to monitor the pony herds.
The project aims to boost biodiversity and demonstrate technology's role in wildlife management.
- Who
- Dartmoor ponies and the National Trust
- What
- GPS collars used to track ponies
- When
- Currently ongoing
- Where
- Dartmoor, England
- Why
- To manage grazing patterns and boost biodiversity
- Pony Height
- 45-50 inches
- Grazing Land Shared
- About half with cattle
- GPS Trackers Used
- 6
- Pony Behavior
- Docile and friendly
- Collar Feature
- Safely detach if caught