The Przewalski’s horse, a Pleistocene megafauna survivor, can be called a “living fossil,” in the popularized employment of that phrase. Certainly, this horse is of interest to cryptozoologists. In the society we live in, this is an animal your daughter may know more about than you do.

The species (Equus ferus przewalskii, Equus caballus przewalskii, or Equus przewalski poliakov – classification is debated) is the last truly wild horse, first recognized by zoology in Mongolia in 1881.

It is an animal of discovery, with lessons to teach in cryptozoology. Besides, the Przewalski’s horse story overlaps with that of the Almas. See more about it here.

As to replicas, you might be surprised to hear that good representations of this horse have been produced for some time. But don’t look for them in the “dinosaurs” and “prehistoric animals” sections of the museums, toy stores, and craft outlets. These replicas have been hiding over in the “girls’ toys” aisles, along with all those other horse models.

Could this be the source of why some young women turn to cryptozoology? There are hints right there in their horse collections.

Two companies, Bullyland and Schleich, make good replicas of wild horses.

Bullyland produces a model that nearly looks like a Przewalski’s horse, which is called their Prehistoric Ancient Horse. It is 6″ long, shown above from The Dinosaur Farm.

To clarify, this is the Miocene fossil horse Anchitherium.

It is seen (above) in this view from Link and Pin Hobbies site.

The Schleich Przewalski’s Horse is a beauty to behold. It shows great detail and is 4″ long. This variety is infrequently found in the better “horse collections” at some toy stores; the replica here is from Healthstones’ Hobbies.

If you have a daughter or a son, now you know what to sneak into their stockings for a little cryptozoological learning.

In this series, see also:

Replica Cryptia: Mammoths,

and

Replica Cryptia: Giant Ground Sloths.

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Appreciation to The Dinosaur Farm, Healthstones’ Hobbies, and Link and Pin Hobbies for the information and images of today’s replicas. If you decide to shop with them, let them know that you heard about their replicas from Cryptomundo, so they understand the impact of cryptozoology and continue to supply these replicas. (No financial benefit for me is obtained from such a referral, btw. I like to write my critiques without such bias.)

This writer and the museum, instead, are supported by the kindness of readers such as yourself. Please donate to the International Cryptozoology Museum by sending your financial gifts, unwanted or extra replica animals, and/or cryptozoology artifacts to Loren Coleman, Director, ICM, PO Box 360, Portland, ME 04112, or send any fiscal contributions via PayPal to LColeman@maine.rr.com

Thank you.

Photo by Amber Waterman.