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China's Wild Horse Comeback: 900+ Strong!
5 Mar
Summary
- Przewalski's horses, the last wild horse species, nearly vanished.
- China's conservation efforts have boosted their population to over 900.
- International cooperation is vital for continued wild horse growth.
The Przewalski's horse, a species with an evolutionary history spanning over 60 million years, faced near extinction. Native to China's Junggar Basin and Mongolia, this wild horse is now a first-class protected animal in China and remains endangered globally.
China initiated a crucial reintroduction program in 1985, establishing breeding bases and introducing founder animals from various countries. This phased approach focused on rebuilding wild populations by creating smaller groups to form a solid breeding stock.
