World’s only truly wild horse rebounds from extinction; population tops 900

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The Przewalski’s horse was once extinct in the wild in China.

After 40 years of conservation work, its population has reached about 900, with herds in several protected areas now reproducing independently.

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  • After 40 years of conservation work, its population has reached about 900, with herds in several protected areas now reproducing independently.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:30:00 UTC.

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