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“Garranos” horses silhouettes in the mountains near Vieira do Minho, north of Portugal

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Video. The Iberian Penisula has a unique approach to fire prevention

Updated: 24/07/2023 - 15:24 GMT+2

An ancient breed of horse and European bison are part of a pioneering project to combat the risk of wildfires in Spain and Portugal. Here’s how.

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