Don't Pee on Your Leg (and other scientific misconceptions)

E77 - Horses and Pregnancy


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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)
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