Exmoor ponies reintroduced to countryside spots
The project is part of the National Trust's conservation efforts in the area
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Five of the UK's oldest breed of pony have been reintroduced to the Surrey countryside.
The young Exmoor ponies have been released at Hindhead Commons and Devil's Punch Bowl, which is popular with hikers.
The project is part of the National Trust's conservation efforts in the area.
The ponies graze in areas of grass and gorse, which is of significant environmental benefit, maintaining different vegetation and preserving other wildlife, the trust said.
The young Exmoor ponies have been released at Hindhead Commons and Devil's Punch Bowl
The endangered animals came from Exmoor National Park in Somerset and Devon, and were purchased by Blackdown and Hindhead Supporters Group.
The charity protects Exmoor ponies and works to ensure they continue to thrive.
It also provides funds for the ponies in order to restock the National Trust site in Surrey.
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