First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve
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A Przewalski's horse foal was born on August 22 at the Alibi reintroduction center in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala state nature reserve. The male foal stood and nursed shortly after birth, with both mother and foal reported in good condition. The birth marks the first offspring from horses brought to Kazakhstan under an international reintroduction program.
Key Facts
- The foal was born on August 22 at the Alibi reintroduction center in the Altyn Dala state nature reserve.
- The mother is a seven-year-old mare named Tessa, brought from Berlin's Tierpark in 2024.
- The foal is male and is the first offspring born to horses reintroduced under the program.
- Kazakhstan plans to bring about 40 Przewalski's horses by 2029 to establish a self-sustaining population.
- Seven horses were delivered in 2024, seven in 2025, and eight in 2026.
The Birth
The foal was born on August 22 at the Alibi reintroduction center for wild ungulates within the Altyn Dala state nature reserve. The mother is a seven-year-old mare named Tessa, delivered from Berlin's Tierpark in 2024. The foal is male and stood on its feet shortly after birth, followed its mother, and began nursing. Specialists assess the condition of both the foal and the mare as good.
Reintroduction Program
The program to return Przewalski's horses to Kazakhstan began in 2024. Seven horses were delivered in 2024, seven in 2025, and eight in 2026. By 2029, about 40 horses are planned to be reintroduced to create a sustainable self-reproducing population. The birth is seen as evidence that the horses have successfully adapted to the Kazakh steppe and begun reproducing naturally.
Monitoring and Next Steps
Specialists continue constant monitoring of the animals, observing their condition, behavior, and movements. Vera Voronova, executive director of the Kazakhstan Biodiversity Conservation Association, said the team had long awaited this event and is pleased the hopes were justified. She emphasized the importance of watching how the first generation of kertagy born in Kazakhstan grows.
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First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve
