On July 9th the breeding program for the endangered Przewalski‘s Horse at the Smithsonian Zoo celebrated a resounding success: a healthy foal. Last year two Przewalski foals were born at the Smithsonian.
No news as to whether the foal is a filly or a colt, but proud mom Brandy looks proud as punch.
Przewalski Horse Brandy and her foal at the Smithsonian National Zoo. Photo from http://www.zooborns.comThe Przewalski's Horse was once considered extinct in the wild. Zoo breeding programs and the reintroduction of breeding stock in the wild has helped reinvigorate the breed.Mare and foal are bonding and doing well. Photo: http://www.zooborns.com
Om y gosh it that a cute baby. Congrats to the zoo for doing what many captive breeding programs have been unable to do.