Przewalski's horses in Chernobyl are not afraid of frost: the secret of their endurance.

According to ТСН: While snow covers the protected areas of Kyiv region, specialists from the Chernobyl Radiation-Ecological Biosphere Reserve assure that the local inhabitants feel well. In particular, Przewalski's horses demonstrate impressive endurance despite the frost and blizzards.

This information was published by the reserve on Facebook.

The secret of Przewalski's horses' resilience

The secret of these animals' endurance lies in their origin. Modern Przewalski's horses are descendants of wild stallions from the harsh semi-deserts of Mongolia, accustomed to sharp temperature changes, rocky hills, and a lack of water.

However, in the territory of the Chernobyl reserve, the situation is entirely different. Wherever a horse finds itself — in the forest, on the meadows, former fields, or ravines — there is plenty of feed for them here.

The animals easily survive Ukrainian winters thanks to their thick fur and ability to find food under the snow.

“And even snow is not scary for the horses, because, as in the famous saying — to the knees!”

Wild stallions continue to freely explore the spaces of Polissya, proving that they are the true masters here.

Recently, in the Chernobyl zone, a moose came out onto the road “for a treat,” demonstrating how well-adapted wildlife can easily find food even in difficult conditions.

These events indicate the restoration of wildlife in the Chernobyl zone, where, thanks to favorable conditions, the local fauna and flora are recovering and developing. Przewalski's horses and other animals that inhabit this area are vivid examples of this process, emphasizing the importance of conservation in such reserves.