Australia's Deadly Love Affair

In 1788, when the First Fleet landed in New South Wales, it not only brought convicts, soldiers and administrators to Australia, but horses. Now, more than 200 years later, the feral horse population is on the rise and causing havoc in Australia's national parks. Join Juliana as she examines one of the most controversial issues of modern Australia: the Brumby herds of Kosciuszko National Park. She traces the tale of the brumbies from the first moments of Europeans invasion into the modern day and explores how they went from hatred feral beasts to beloved cultural icons, and if there is any truth in the idea that these creatures have unique heritage value to Australia. Content Warning: Animal cruelty, mild coarse language. Sources and show notes: www.skepticalhistory.com