U.S. Zoo Cheers as Rare Horse Foal Makes a Comeback from Extinction

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Arrow January 30, 2023 Arrow Editor: Akanksha Choudhary

San Diego Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a new addition to their Przewalski's horse population

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The birth of this critically endangered species of wild horse is a major event .

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The species was classified as Extinct in the Wild until 1996.

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This is the first Przewalski horse to be born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park since 2014

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The new foal was born as part of a breeding program.

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This program ensures genetic diversity is maintained within the Przewalski's horse population

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Despite being extinct in the wild for the past 40 years, the species has survived mainly in zoos around the world

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The majority of surviving horses are related to only 12 individuals born in their native habitats.

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The birth of this new foal represents a significant step towards the conservation of this endangered species

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