Feral population

Liebenthaler Perd

Breed: yes

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In 1960, the Bavarian farmer and ethologist Jürgen Zutz wanted to resurrect the European Tarpan to life, although this is not possible. He bought foals of the Norwegian breed, which he believed they were closely related to the Tarpan, and a mare from the back breeding program of the Munich zoo. In the back breeding program Dülmener, Konik and Przewalski´s horses had been used

Details:
Country	Germany, D
Location	Brandenburg, Liebenthal
Species	Horse
Synonyms	Liebenthal Horse
Management	feral
Population size	about 100
Morphology	size: 130-145 cm; compact with eelstripe, big head, strong legs, dark head, eyes, mouth and legs, pointed ears, threeline and bicoloured mane
History	emerged from the attempt to breed back of tarpans: • Intersection of Norwegians and Polish Konik
Need for Action	conservation measures are running
Source of information	http://www.liebenthaler-pferde.de