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Death Valley’s Invasive Donkeys Have Become Cat Food

August 15, 2022

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Feral burros wreck wetlands in the desert national park. But a study found that when mountain lions prey on them, the donkeys may help some terrain thrive.

BY ASHER ELBEIN | NYTimes Science | Disclosure

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Death Valley’s Invasive Donkeys Have Become Cat Food

Feral burros wreck wetlands in the desert national park. But a study found that when mountain lions prey on them, the donkeys may help some terrain thrive.

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