Four Przewalski’s Horses Arrive in Kazakhstan for Reintroduction in Altyn Dala Reserve

Four endangered Przewalski's horses have arrived in Kazakhstan's Kostanai region, marking a significant step in the ongoing effort to reintroduce the species to the Altyn Dala Reserve. The horses landed on June 1, part of the third transport from European breeding centers. This latest group, arriving on a Czech Air Force aircraft, includes an even split of four stallions and four mares, a first for the project.

These horses are destined for the Alibi Reintroduction Center in Kostanai. There, they will spend nearly a year in large enclosures. This adaptation period is crucial for them to acclimate to the local climate, form social bonds within the group, and prepare for eventual release into their natural habitat. The reserve aims to re-establish the species after a 200-year local extinction.

This reintroduction is a testament to international cooperation and long-term conservation planning. Vera Voronova, executive director at the Association for the Conservation of Biodiversity of Kazakhstan, expressed gratitude to partners for their support. "We are committed to protecting their habitat and ensuring they thrive," she stated, highlighting the collaborative nature of the project.

This initiative follows earlier transports in 2024 and 2025, which successfully brought 14 horses back to Kazakhstan. The project is gaining momentum, with another four horses expected to arrive on June 5. Recently, on May 25, a group of Przewalski's horses was released into the wild at the Altyn Dala State Nature Reserve after completing their own adaptation period, signaling progress in the ambitious conservation goals.

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We are committed to protecting their habitat and ensuring they thrive, and we thank our partners for believing in this project and for their continued support.