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我国普氏野马数量超900匹
Ren Min Ri Bao·2025-08-10 19:23

Core Insights - The population of Przewalski's horse in China has surpassed 900, accounting for one-third of the global total [1] - Przewalski's horse is the only surviving wild horse species and is classified as a national first-class protected animal and a globally endangered large wild animal [1] Conservation Efforts - In the 1970s, Przewalski's horse was declared extinct in the wild in China, leading to the initiation of the "Return of the Wild Horse" program in 1985, which involved bringing horses back from abroad and establishing breeding bases in Xinjiang and Gansu [1] - The Kalamaili Mountain Ungulate Nature Reserve in Xinjiang has become the core habitat for the breeding and survival of Przewalski's horse due to its unique geographical and ecological advantages [1] Breeding and Release Strategies - Over 40 years, a three-step method has been developed: captive breeding, semi-wild training, and soft release, resulting in a breeding population exceeding 800 horses and 146 horses released in 18 batches [1] - Currently, there are 546 Przewalski's horses in Xinjiang [1] Regional Cooperation - Xinjiang has accelerated the expansion of the Przewalski's horse population and has conducted release trials, sending 41 horses to Mongolia and several provinces in China, including Gansu, Ningxia, and Inner Mongolia [1] - This cross-regional cooperation aims to enhance the protection of Przewalski's horse and provide broader habitats for the species [1]