Four Przewalski’s Horse Foals Born in Virginia

It is the first time in 28 years that Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute has four Przewalski’s horse foals at one time. The foals are thriving and living in a herd with their mothers.
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Przewalski’s horse foals
Keepers describe the oldest colt, born to Przewalski’s horse Anne, as outgoing and confident. | Photo: Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed four endangered Przewalski’s horse foals between March and June.

The first foal, a filly named Dahlores, was born March 20. The younger three foals are colts and were born March 23, April 30, and May 29. It is the first time in 28 years that SCBI has four foals at one time, and the foals are thriving and living in a herd with their mothers.

Name the Colts

The SCBI is asking the public to help name the three colts. All of the names are inspired by Przewalski’s horses’ biology and ecology with a #MyLittlePHorse twist. The colts will receive the three names that receive the most votes. Keepers will assign the winning names to the individual animals. The public can cast their votes on the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s website, and the winning names will be announced Aug. 13

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