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New book explores the rugged adaptability of Sable Island, N.S.’s wild horses
Damian Lidgard combines decades of fieldwork and scientific research in a book that traces how the horses survive Sable Island's harsh conditions.
- Nova Scotian zoologist Damian Lidgard announced his upcoming book, Sable Untamed, which documents the wild horse population on Sable Island through seasonal photography and integrated scientific research.
- Lidgard has spent about 30 years traveling to the 42-kilometre-long sandbar, located about 290 kilometres southeast of Halifax, researching the island's wildlife and integrating scientific papers into his photographic work.
- Featuring images from lush summers to cold winter months, the book captures moments when Lidgard says the horses' "personalities really emerge," showcasing their adaptation within the island's challenging landscape.
- Developing "a bit of an awe" for the animals, Lidgard said he wants to share his appreciation, inviting readers to recognize how the horses have survived in a "really hostile environment."
- Since the 1700s, wild horses have inhabited Sable Island, surviving despite more than 300 surrounding shipwrecks—a historical context that deepens understanding of the resilience Lidgard explores in his new work.
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Acadie NouvelleHALIFAX — A Nova Scotian zoologist and photographer hopes that his new book on wild horses on Sable Island will help the public appreciate the beauty and adaptability of these isolated animals. Damian Lidgard travels to Sable Island — a 42-kilometre sandbank located about [...]
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The Hamilton SpectatorNew book explores the rugged adaptability of Sable Island, N.S.‘s wild horses
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotian zoologist and photographer says he hopes his upcoming book on Sable Island’s wild horses will help people appreciate the rugged beauty and adaptability of the
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New book explores the rugged adaptability of Sable Island, N.S.'s wild horses
HALIFAX - A Nova Scotian zoologist and photographer says he hopes his upcoming book on Sable Island’s wild horses will help people appreciate the rugged beauty and adaptability of the isolated animals.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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