A baby boom of kulan has been recorded in Odesa region: how an endangered species is reborn on the steppe.

Suddenly, small kulan have appeared in the south of Odesa region, having barely escaped extinction. Now these wild relatives of horses run freely across the Ukrainian steppe. This was reported by the non-governmental organization Rewilding Ukraine.

Kulan in Odesa region

Ecologists have reported that five kulan were born in the wild in Odesa region. This is the first offspring of these animals in Ukraine since their return to the steppe. Experts emphasize the successful adaptation of kulan to their new environment and their sense of safety.

'We are proud that we managed to return kulan to the Tatarbunary steppe - one of the largest areas of wild steppe in Europe', the organization wrote.

To ensure protection for the rare animals and plants that grow only in the Tatarbunary steppe, activists are calling for this area to be granted national park status 'Budzhak Steppes'.

In the south of Odesa region, small kulan have appeared, which were previously on the brink of extinction. Their successful return to the steppe highlights the importance of preserving the natural environment and species diversity in Ukraine.