First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve

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First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve

A Przewalski's horse foal was born on August 22 at the Alibi reintroduction center in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala state nature reserve. The foal's mother is Tessa, a seven-year-old mare brought from Berlin Tierpark in 2024. The birth marks the first natural reproduction of the species in Kazakhstan since the reintroduction program began.

Key Facts

The foal was born on August 22 at the Alibi wild ungulate reintroduction center in the Altyn Dala reserve.
The mother is Tessa, a seven-year-old Przewalski's horse brought from Berlin Tierpark in 2024.
Kazakhstan received 7 Przewalski's horses in 2024, 7 in 2025, and 8 in 2026.
The program plans to deliver about 40 Przewalski's horses to Kazakhstan by 2029.

First Foal

The first Przewalski's horse foal in Kazakhstan was born on August 22 at the Alibi reintroduction center in the Altyn Dala state nature reserve. The foal's mother is Tessa, a seven-year-old mare delivered from Berlin Tierpark in 2024. Specialists report that both the foal and the mare are in good condition.

Reintroduction Program

The Przewalski's horse reintroduction program in Kazakhstan began in 2024. Seven horses were delivered in 2024, seven more in 2025, and eight in 2026. The program aims to deliver about 40 Przewalski's horses to Kazakhstan by 2029. The ultimate goal is to establish a self-sustaining population in the species' historic range.

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First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve

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.

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First Przewalski's horse foal born in Kazakhstan's Altyn Dala reserve

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