This super cute Przewalski's horse goal (still unnamed) is the result of cloning DNA that was cryopreserved 40 years ago. The second cloned foal, this has amazing conservation potential for this species.
One of the most iconic symbols of freedom and wilderness is the wild horse; it's fitting, then, that the Przewalski's (sheh-VAHL-skee) horse is known as "takhi," which means "spirit" in Mongolian.
(Image: A pair of Przewalski's horses (Equus przewalskii) by Katalin Ozogány)
[ID Photos of a painted clay sculpture of a Przewalski's horse. The sculpture starts from the belly up, with the legs cut off, except one front leg which is extended horizontally in a walking pose. The horse is reddish brown, with a white belly, black mane and tail, and a dark line along the back. Each photo is from a different angle. End ID]
Przewalski’s horses of Askania Nova nature reserve, Ukraine.
Askania Nova is the largest protected steppe in Europe and is among UNESCO World Network Biosphere Reserves. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has unleashed mass ecological damage across the country that will take centuries to heal. Askania Nova is home to many critically endangered species of flora and fauna, and it is imperative to both Ukrainian and world heritage to preserve this precious biome.
You can donate to help Askania Nova’s brave stewards continue to care for the animals through the Ukrainian Nature Conservation group, which accepts both Euros and USD. Be sure to add "Допомога для заповідника «Асканія-Нова»" ("Help for the Askania Nova Nature Preserve") in the donation notes.
Another commission from horse reality! This one was for theflowerheartt. I really enjoyed this one as I’ve never drawn przewalski’s horses before, their Mohawk manes are so cute!