G.8 - Wild BurrosWild
Burros
RECOMMEND THAT STAFF CONTINUE THEIR EFFORTS WORKING WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES IN MANAGING THE WILD BURRO INCURSIONS INTO THE CITY
Background
Wild burros range through a wide variety of habitats as along as they are within 10 miles of drinking water.
Wild burros feed on a variety of plants
Female wild burros give birth to one colt each year.
Adults weigh about 350 pounds.
There are no natural predators, competitors or common diseases.
Burros may live as long as 25 years in the wild.
Wildlife corridor bounded by Beaumont, Calimesa, Redlands, Loma Linda, Moreno Valley,
Riverside and Grand Terrace.
Multiple herds of wild burros range through this area.
Drought conditions, over population and lack of adequate grazing cause incursions.
The animals are not aggressive but are destructive in their feeding habits.
Droppings are a mess.
What are doing
Working cooperatively with the adjacent communities, California Dept of Fish and Game, the BLM, and private organizations.
Coordinate relocation of the burros when necessary.
Vendor identified to round up animals when needed.
Cooperative relationships have been forged with Donkey Land.
Multiple agencies working together are pooling expertise and resources to mitigate theses issues
What to expect
There will be further incursions.
Incursions will be driven by lack of forage and
drought conditions.
Population management will take several
years to have significant effects.
Continue to work cooperatively with other
agencies to manage the issue on a regional
basis.