Edinburgh Zoo welcomed a rare species of horse which was "brought back from extinction".
The Przewalski hoses will join the 2,500 different types of animal's that already reside in the capital's main park.
Three males have safely arrived at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo yesterday, Friday 27 August.
The wildlife conservation charity has a successful history with the endangered species at Highland Wildlife Park, near Aviemore, where the small bachelor herd have travelled from.
This is the first time zoo visitors will be able to see Przewalski’s horses in the capital and learn how they were brought back after becoming extinct in the wild in the 1960s.
Jonathan Appleyard, hoofstock team leader at Edinburgh Zoo, said: “After arriving yesterday, our three new boys, Och, Tomor and Kumbish, are settling in to their new home which is just beside our giraffes on the hilltop.
“It is really exciting to introduce our visitors to this amazing species and share the incredible story of Przewalski’s horses being brought back from extinction in the wild following the success of rewilding and reintroduction projects in their native Mongolia.
“This huge feat is directly attributable to the efforts of the zoo community and shows just how important a carefully managed captive population can be for safeguarding threatened wildlife around the world.”
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has protected threatened species in Scotland and around the world for over 100 years.
As a leading conservation charity, it connects people to nature and safeguards wildlife across the globe.
At Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park, diverse and dedicated teams care for almost 3,000 amazing animals and carry out cutting-edge science and research.
The wild experts based in RZSS zoos support an incredible range of projects and direct conservation action, from the Highlands of Scotland to the wetlands of Brazil and rainforests of Uganda.
Visitors hoping to spot Och, Tomor and Kumbish in their new home can find out more about visiting the zoo and booking tickets at edinburghzoo.org.uk/we-are-open
