Przewalski's Horse
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A Przewalski's Horse is an endangered wild horse that is native to the steppes of central Asia. Named after the Russian explorer and naturalist Nikolai Przhevalsky, they are also sometimes called "takhi" in Mongolia.

These horses were once considered extinct in the wild, but have been reintroduced in several countries since the late 1980s. Today there are about 2,000 Przewalski's Horses living in the wild, and a further 4,000 in captivity around the world.

Przewalski's Horses are remarkable animals. They are some of the only truly wild horses left on Earth, and they have a rich history that stretches back for centuries.

Przewalski's Horses are the only wild horses in the world that are not descended from domesticated stock. All other wild horse populations are descendants of domesticated horses, but Przewalski's Horses have always been wild.

This means that they have evolved differently than other horses, and they have some unique characteristics that set them apart. For example, they are much smaller than domesticated horses, and their coats come in a range of different colours. They also have a distinctive head shape, with a convex profile and a large, domed forehead.

Przewalski's Horses are also incredibly tough animals. They can survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth, and they are resistant to many diseases. They are also very agile, and can run up to 45 miles per hour!

Animal population
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IUCN Classification
Endangered (EN)
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Geeky Facts about the Przewalski's Horse

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Przewalski's horses have 66 chromosomes, compared to the 64 that domestic horses have.

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They can run as fast as 40 mph (64 kph).

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The first cloned Przewalski's horse was born in August 2020

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