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Holly, on the left, a Przewalski’s horse filly, meeting Kurt for the first time at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

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KURT – A NEW HOPE FOR HIS SPECIES

Born on August 6, 2020, Kurt is the world’s first successfully cloned endangered Przewalski’s horse.  

Kurt's Photo History

August 7, 2020

Kurt, one day old healthy foal

Image credit: Timber Creek Veterinary

August 28, 2020

Kurt, three weeks old

Image credit: Timber Creek Veterinary

February 15, 2021

Kurt, six months old and in his element with a record snowfall in Texas

Image credit: Timber Creek Veterinary

 In March of 2021, Kurt moved to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance where he was introduced to Holly, a Przewalski’s horse filly.

A love story begins.

Kurt and Holly first meeting May 2021

May 24, 2021

Holly and Kurt, two Przewalski horse yearlings meeting for the first time

Image credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

May 24, 2021

Kurt and Holly getting to know each other

Image credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Kurt & Holly Jan 2022

January 31, 2022

Holly and Kurt, the beginning of a love story

Image credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance