Takhi Population Reaches 160 at Khomiin Tal
Mongolia’s Takhi population at Khomiin Tal has grown from 22 to around 160 through a French-Mongolian wildlife conservation initiative.
French Ambassador to Mongolia Corinne Pereira da Silva visited Khomiin Tal National Park in Zavkhan province to review progress in reintroducing Takhi, or Przewalski’s horses, to the wild.
The initiative began in 2004 and 2005, when 22 horses were brought from France by the French association TAKH. Since then, the population has grown to approximately 160, with the horses now reproducing naturally in the wild.
Once considered extinct in the wild by the mid-20th century, the Takhi is the world’s last surviving wild horse species. Mongolia’s reintroduction efforts gained momentum in the 1990s, with conservation programs established at several protected areas, including Khomiin Tal.
Beyond protecting the species, Khomiin Tal plays an important role in preserving steppe ecosystems and biodiversity. In 2025, the area was designated part of UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, covering approximately 618,379 hectares.
The initiative highlights the achievements of Mongolian-French cooperation in wildlife conservation and supports efforts to protect natural heritage and promote sustainable tourism that benefits local communities.
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