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Przewalski's horse
Equus ferus przewalskii
Przewalski's horse is the only truly wild horse remaining, once extinct in the wild and restored entirely from captive-bred animals. Reintroduced to the Mongolian steppe, it is a flagship example of captive breeding bringing a species back to its homeland.
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Quick facts
| Size | Stocky wild horse ~2.2-2.6 m long, dun-colored with erect mane. |
| Lifespan | 20–36 years |
| Native region | Central Asian steppe (Mongolia) |
| Climate | 🍂 Temperate |
| Genus | Equus |
Habitat & enclosure
A grazer of the Central Asian steppe and semi-desert, it was driven to extinction in the wild by hunting, competition with livestock, and harsh winters. Every living individual descends from a small number of captive founders. Reintroduction programs have re-established free-ranging herds in Mongolia and elsewhere. It is strictly protected; this profile is conservation/education only.
Diet
A grazer feeding on steppe grasses and other vegetation, adapted to a harsh continental climate with cold winters and dry summers. Managing genetic diversity from a narrow founder base is a key conservation focus.
Behavior & temperament
Lives in small family bands led by a stallion, exhibiting natural wild-horse social behavior never lost to full domestication. Its recovery from zero wild individuals to reintroduced herds is among the most striking conservation comebacks for a large mammal.
Reviewed and signed off by: KinStation Editorial — conservation profile (pending DVM/biologist review)