The reserve contains herds of Przewalski’s horses. In 1899 they were brought here from the Mongolian prairies. It is believed that as a result of hunting and loss of pasture, Przewalski’s horses became extinct in the wild in the 1960’s.

Presently, approximately 1,100 Przewalski’s horses live in captivity in various zoos and parks, including about a hundred here in the Askaniya-Nova Reserve. Scientists are endeavoring to reintroduce these animals into the wild. Thus, 21 Przewalski’s horses were shipped back to Mongolia in 1992/93.

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Przewalski’s horse