Przewalski's horses are said to be the last remaining truly wild horses. The breed is critically endangered. There have been attempts to revive them through breeding in captivity. Some countries like Mongolia have introduced them back into the wild. With help from the San Diego Zoo Global Frozen Zoo, the second cloned Przewalski's horse was born.

A Cloned Przewalski's Horse

In 2020, the first cloned Przewalski's horse was born. His name is Kurt. This new foal is a genetic twin to him. They were both produced from skin cells of a male Przewalski, whom was cryo-preserved more than 40 years ago!

This cloned foal is an incredible achievement. Cloning has only produced one individual of any endangered species. There are now two cloned Przewalski's horses!

Eventually, this new foal will go to live with Kurt and a mare named Holly. He will learn to be a wild horse with them, but until then he's enjoying his days of being a youngster.

Check out more of his story!

Science is able to do amazing things! Do you agree with cloning these wild, endangered horses?

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