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Brumbies were not intentionally introduced. They are descendants of feral horses that escaped or were released from domestication.
Early European Settlement: When European settlers arrived in Australia in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, they brought horses for transportation, agriculture, and exploration.
Escapes and Releases: Some horses escaped, while others were intentionally released to roam freely. They thrived in the Australian environment, breeding and forming wild herds.
Naturalization: Over time, these feral horses adapted to the landscape, becoming the distinct wild population known as brumbies.
Therefore, brumbies are an unintended consequence of human activity, not a planned introduction.