The Przewalski’s horse, also known as the Mongolian wild horse or takhi, is the last truly wild horse species in existence. Unlike domestic horses, it has never been successfully tamed. It is stocky and short, with a dun-colored coat, dark erect mane, and no forelock—adaptations well-suited to the harsh steppes of Central Asia. First described in 1881 by Russian explorer Nikolai Przewalski, this species roamed the grasslands of Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. Overhunting, habitat loss, and comp

Vlad, our 17 year old Przewalski’s horse, enjoys some browse from a pear tree! We love a healthy natural diet! 📸Sr Keeper Shannon | Dakota Zoo

8.4K views · 11 reactions | There are only 2,000 Przewalski horses – Takhi, in Mongolian – in the world. Some 600 live in the wild in the central Asian steppes, and there are 29 in semi-captivity in southern France. RFI went to visit them. – details and pics here: https://rfi.my/54Ra.f | RFI English | Facebook