Chemnitz Zoo: Offspring among the Przewalski's horses
On Monday morning, the zookeepers were surprised by a newborn colt in the Przewalski's enclosure. The mother and foal are well and happy. After just three days, the mare and foal rejoined the herd. The foal was warmly accepted by all members of the herd. There is a small family herd at Chemnitz Zoo, which is led by a stallion. But next Monday, one of the keepers will announce the future name. The foal, now five days old, is the first offspring among all the hoofed animals at the zoo this year.
Background:
Przewalski's horses, also known as primitive wild horses or Mongolian wild horses, are the only species of wild horse that has survived in its wild form to this day. The wild horse was already considered extinct in its homeland, the steppes of Inner Asia. The entire population living today can be traced back to around 12 animals that were exported at the beginning of the last century. Through targeted breeding, the species could be saved in captivity. There are several projects to reintroduce them to their original habitat. In 2002, a mare from Chemnitz Zoo was brought to the Gobi B reserve together with other conspecifics from other zoos, where they were released into the wild in 2003 after an acclimatisation period.
By keeping and breeding the wild horses, Chemnitz Zoo is making a significant contribution to species conservation.
Photo: Chemnitz Zoo
Opening hours of the zoo: 9 am to 7 pm, last admission 6 pm
Opening hours of the wildlife park: 8 am to 6 pm
