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    Wild burros are longstanding denizens of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

    Wild burros are longstanding denizens of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

    YUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ, UNITED STATES

    06.20.2018

    Photo by Mark Schauer 

    U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

    Among the multiple species found within U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s over 1,300 square miles of range space are wild horses and burros, well known to all YPG personnel who spend their days in the field testing equipment. Aside from favorable weather and plenty to eat and drink, the creatures tend to live long lives due to their sheer size and wary pack mentality that deters desert predators.

    “They’ve got a lot of personality," said Daniel Steward, wildlife biologist. "Burros are less likely to shy away from people than a deer. They’re entertaining -- people truly do enjoy seeing these animals around.”

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 06.20.2018
    Date Posted: 07.28.2021 10:32
    Photo ID: 6752210
    VIRIN: 180620-D-GD561-907
    Resolution: 3624x2232
    Size: 5.57 MB
    Location: YUMA PROVING GROUND, AZ, US

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    Downloads: 3

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