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)