Big win for wildlife fans! The Chinese mainland's Przewalski’s wild horse population has just topped 900—around a third of the global total. 🐎🎉 It's been 40 years since these rare stallions galloped back into their native grasslands.
Native to the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region's Junggar Basin and parts of Mongolia, Przewalski’s horse is the only wild horse species left on Earth. Once pushed to the brink, it's bouncing back thanks to habitat restoration (rebuilding grasslands) and smart breeding programs. 🌿
Rewilding is on the rise: the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and Gansu Province are all expanding protected areas. The Xinjiang Wild Horse Breeding and Research Center—Asia’s largest—has bred over 800 horses and released 146 into the wild!
Imagine trekking through Nepal’s Himalayas or exploring Laos’s lush valleys, then stumbling upon a herd of these majestic horses—total wild escapade vibes. 📸 And every local community you visit gains new eco-jobs and a share in conservation success.
Why it’s a game-changer:
• Biodiversity boost: these horses help keep grasslands healthy.
• Climate action: restored habitats capture more carbon.
• Social impact: local communities benefit from eco-projects.
Decades of science-savvy conservation and on-the-ground teamwork have made this comeback possible. Let's keep rooting for nature’s champions! 🌏💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
