E77 - Horses and Pregnancy

Camden and Margaret discuss whether American wild horses are actually native to North America (3:44) and if breastfeeding can really prevent pregnancy (17:23). Camden's Misconception: American wild horses are not native to North America Citations: Animal Welfare Institute — Wild Horses as Native North American Wildlife Live Science — The Surprising History of America's Wild Horses (2008) American Wild Horse Conservation — Scientific Research Confirms Native Ancestry (2020) Scientific American — The Secret Lives of Horses (2015) Smithsonian National Zoo — Przewalski's Horse In Defense of Animals — Wild Horses are Native to North America Margaret's Misconception: Breastfeeding prevents pregnancy Citations: Harvard Medical School — "Can Breastfeeding Really Prevent Pregnancy?" by Dr. Rachel A. Blake Cleveland Clinic — "Yes, You Can Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding" (2024)