Archive · 25 Dec 2025

Dartmoor Ponies Tracked with GPS Collars

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.

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