The first Przewalski’s horse foals were born in Kazakhstan. Botai and Tumar were born this summer at the Alibi Wild Ungulate Reintroduction Center in the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve. They are the first offspring of mares brought to Kazakhstan from Tierpark Berlin in 2024. The foals’ names were chosen for a reason. Botai refers to the archaeological culture of the same name, which is associated with the history of human-horse relations. Tumar symbolizes a traditional Kazakh amulet. The foals are now more than a month old. According to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, their birth marks a new stage in the wild horse reintroduction project and the beginning of a new generation of Przewalski’s horses in the Kazakh steppe.
«The foals are currently staying close to their mothers. They are developing well and gradually getting accustomed to life in the herd. This is a natural process for young animals. Przewalski’s horses have their own distinctive features, such as a short, upright mane and a characteristic build. Their behavior is also different, reflecting their life in the wild,» said Serikbolsyn Kulzhanov, Deputy Director for Science at the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve.
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