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Dartmoor ponies are being painted to protect them from drivers

Dartmoor ponies are being painted to protect them from drivers Credit: Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society

Reflective paint is being used on privately-owned ponies on Dartmoor in an effort to reduce the number of animals being killed.

It's hope the glow from the paint will slow motorists down.

The idea comes from a project in Finland that successfully protected reindeers.

Reflective paint is being used to reduce deaths Credit: Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society