Twice as much joy: Cologne Zoo welcomes two Przewalski foals!

Twice as much joy: Cologne Zoo welcomes two Przewalski foals!

In the Cologne Zoo, there is twice for joy. The zoo was able to welcome two Przewalski foals this year. Stallion "Vitus" saw the light of day on May 16 and mare "Vicky" on May 29. The herd in the zoo now includes a total of six animal residents. Vicky's mother is the eight -year -old "Luna", while the father of both foals is the talented breeding stallion "Vandan". These gratifying events contribute to the increase in the population of this rare horse species, which was considered extinct in nature in 1969, such as "https://www.rundschau-online.de/koeln/nippes/riehl/koelner-zoo-doppelter---bei-den-przewelskipferen-1043161" "Rundschau reported.

The biological background is exciting: Przewal ski horses are currently considered “strongly endangered” and are recorded on the Red List of the World Natural Protection Union. The Cologne Zoo has played a crucial role in the international conservation program of this kind for over 30 years. In addition to breeding, new stocks in Hungary are actively promoted and outdoor projects in countries such as Mongolia and China are also supported. Last year, for example, a group of seven Przewalskipferes was successfully released into freedom in the ALTYN DALA National Park in Central Kasachstan, supported by the Prague Zoo, which is significantly involved in the rescue program. Here, too, the Cologne Zoo has contributed both financially and with animal expertise and animals to support the Hortobagy Reserves, where some of the released mares come from, such as t-online emphasized.

inventory and challenges

przewalskipferde used to be located in large parts of their homeland, but today's stock in the wilderness is estimated to be around 180 couples. All today's wild animals come from copies bred in zoos. Therefore, the efforts of the zoos in the area of ​​species protection are of particular importance - a successful example of what can be achieved through intensive and careful breeding. Every year between three and four mares are sent from European zoos to Mongolia to support the wild stocks.

The preservation of the przewal ski horses impressively shows how important the use of zoological facilities is for nature conservation. With innovative breeding programs and the successful settlement of the animals in their natural habitat, the Cologne Zoo has written a success story in species protection that can serve as a model for many other species. Social responsibility and the commitment to endangered animal species are important aspects that benefit not only the zoo, but also in the entire region, and one should be aware that such projects keep a valuable biodiversity.

For the Cologne Zoo itself, this development is another step on the way to promoting species and nature conservation sustainably. The newcomers Vitus and Vicky are not only guarantors for the continued existence of their kind, they also bring a breath of fresh air to the herd and strengthen the efforts in international species protection.

For all nature lovers and interested parties, the situation around the Przewalskipferde and the committed actions in the Cologne Zoo remains at the top of the agenda of observations.