Rare Przewalski’s Horse Born in New York

Rare Przewalski’s horse born in New York

On April 21, a baby horse was born at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo in New York City. But it wasn’t just any foal that came into the world—this newest resident of the Big Apple is a Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii), an endangered species that has been pulled back from the brink of extinction.  Przewalski’s horses look more like a mule than your average horse. For starters, their mane sticks up straight into the air an…

This foal is further proof that the last 'truly wild' horse in the world is no longer extinct

In 1969, the Przewalski's horse was officially declared extinct in the wild.

The World’s Last True Wild Horse Species Just Welcomed An Adorable New Foal In Major Conservation Win

The young horse has been described as a "playful" character.

Rare Mongolian wild horse born at the Bronx Zoo

The foal was born April 21, and can now be seen at the "Wild Asia Monorail" exhibit.