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SARGA.CO – Let’s take a moment to shift away from stories of power and speed on the racetrack. Instead, we turn to a quieter but no less remarkable story—one of maternal instinct and compassion from a species that has evolved over the last 45–55 million years.
This heartwarming tale comes from Brush Poppin Ranch in Minnesota, USA, where a Przewalski’s horse foal named Marat, one of the last remaining wild horse species in Asia, has been given a second chance at life.
The unexpected hero in this story? A gentle pony named Alice.
Both horses were coping with their grief. Alice, a kind American pony, had recently lost her newborn foal shortly after giving birth.
Meanwhile, Marat, born on May 17 at the Minnesota Zoo, had been tragically rejected by his biological mother after suffering a serious illness just days after birth.
And yet, Marat’s birth had been hard-won. The foal represented a rare success in the global efforts to save the endangered Przewalski’s horse—a species once declared extinct in the wild.
Despite recovering fully with medical support from the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Center, Marat faced a heartbreaking reality: his mother, Nady, refused to accept him back.
That’s when hope came galloping in—through Alice, a pony owned by Sylvia and Jeff Passow. Known for her gentle, nurturing demeanor, Alice had plenty of milk and a reputation for being supportive toward other foals. The Passow family, upon hearing about an orphaned foal in need, offered their help.
According to Good News Network, the family rushed to the Minnesota Zoo—and the first meeting between Marat and Alice was nothing short of miraculous. Alice accepted Marat as her own, gently nuzzling him and allowing him to nurse.
“This story reminds us of the true essence of conservation: collaboration, compassion, and hope,” said Randy Kochevar, Head of Animal Care, Health, Conservation, and Behavior at the Minnesota Zoo. “Thanks to the generosity of the Passow family and Alice’s maternal instinct, this endangered foal now has a second chance at life.”
Today, Marat and Alice are thriving together, forming a warm bond. In the coming months, Marat will remain by Alice’s side, growing stronger and preparing for a future where he can one day live independently.
The Przewalski’s horse is the world’s last remaining true wild horse species—never domesticated and genetically distinct from all other horses. After being declared extinct in the wild in the 1960s, their survival relied on a small population preserved in zoos.
Decades of careful breeding, international cooperation, and scientific breakthroughs—including genetic research and recent cloning efforts—have slowly revived their population in the steppes of Mongolia and China.
Today, fewer than 2,000 Przewalski’s horses exist worldwide. Each foal born into this fragile population is critically important—and human care and intervention like Alice’s maternal devotion can make the difference between extinction and hope.
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