A new group of
Przewalski’s horses has arrived in Kazakhstan. Four horses were transported by
a special cargo flight from the Czech Republic to the Kostanai region on June 1
and were immediately transferred to the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve. A
second flight carrying four more horses is expected to arrive from Berlin in
four days. Przewalski’s horses (known locally as kerkulan) will undergo an
adaptation period under the supervision of specialists at the reintroduction
center before being released into their natural habitat. Historically,
Przewalski’s horses inhabited the territory of Kazakhstan. The first groups
were reintroduced two years ago. In total, Kazakhstan plans to receive 40
horses by 2029. The restoration of the Przewalski’s horse population is being
carried out as part of international programs.
«Based on our
observations, the horses have adapted well. Immediately after being released
from their transport crates, they began moving freely around the enclosure,
exploring their new surroundings, grazing, and feeding on local vegetation.
They appear to be in good condition. According to the regulations, the horses
must remain in quarantine during their first year. Throughout this period, they
will remain under close supervision by our team and veterinarians,» said
Kanat
Batyrkhanuly, specialist at the Kazakh
Biodiversity Conservation Association.
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