The population of Przewalski’s horses is being restored in
Kazakhstan. Next month, seven more horses will be brought from the Czech
Republic and Hungary and placed in the Altyn Dala Nature Reserve in the Kostanai
region. A year ago, the first group of Przewalski’s horses was introduced there
as part of an international project, and they have successfully acclimatized.
At the end of May, these wild horses will be released from their designated
enclosures into the Kazakh steppes. Experts note that the project aims to
establish a sustainable population of Przewalski’s horses in their historical
homeland. In total, 40 horses are expected to be brought into the country over
a five-year period.
«During this period, the horses have adapted to the new
conditions. A positive trend has also been observed in their health and
behavior, allowing us to proceed to the next stage - releasing them into their
natural habitat. After release, the horses remain under close supervision of
specialists, as they are equipped with GPS collars,» said Zhansaya Temirzhan,
chief expert of the department, Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Kazakh
Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.
Kazakhstan is also working to restore populations of other wild
animals, such as the Turan tiger. These predators have already been brought
from the Netherlands and are currently adapting in the Ile-Balkhash Reserve.
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