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A photo of a group of Przewalski's horses near a watering hole. The image features 4 adult horses and a foal.

December 13, 2023

Taking a Closer Look at Takhi on National Day of the Horse

In 2004, the United States Congress designated Dec. 13 to be “National Day of the Horse” - an opportunity to recognize the outsized role domesticated horses have played in human history. But for this year’s Day of the Horse, we’re taking a different tack, if you will, to recognize the Przewalski’s...

Photo of a Przewalski's horse filly standing in a grassy field. She is a small, light brown colored horse with a short tail.

August 17, 2023

A Lucky Break: How One Przewalski's Horse Filly Beat the Odds

After a potentially deadly injury, one endangered wild horse got a new lease on life thanks to the Smithsonian's veterinary team.

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Taking a Closer Look at Takhi on National Day of the Horse

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