News Release - New Foal Born at Assateague Island

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News Release - New Foal Born at Assateague Island

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on April 6, 2018. It is reproduced in full below.

Berlin MD-Early Friday morning, April 6, 2018, N2BHS-AL (Ms. Macky) gave birth to a

sorrel foal. The new foal, N2BHS-ALQ, and band live year round in the very busy

develop area and campgrounds. For this reason, the National Park Service expressly

reminds visitors that it is essential to remain a minimum of a bus length (40 ft) away

from the wild horses at all times.

Everything is new to a foal. N2BHS-ALQ will learn how to interact with the

environment from Ms. Macky and other members of its band. 70% of foals in the

National Seashore are born in April, May and June, but it is not uncommon for foals to

be born during any month of the year. A mare will be very protective of her new foal

and it is vitally important for their well-being that visitors give them, and all of the wild

horses, plenty of space.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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