“…optimistic tone…realistically presenting both successes and setbacks. An informative, age-appropriate introduction to a little-known endangered equine species.” Kirkus Reviews

“Children may not have heard of this species, but the story of their plight, the many color and black-and-white photos, and the accessible presentation of information will help kids understand and retain the book’s content. A timely introduction to this unique horse breed.” Booklist

In 1959, the international community came together to discuss the plight of the Przewalski’s horse, nicknamed the P-horse. The small population came from just 12 founding horses. Could they save the P-horse and return it to the wild? Or would it go extinct?

When animals are declared Extinct in the Wild, it’s rare for them to recover. This story covers over 60 years, and a loose network of international effort from scientists across the world. After decades of breeding efforts, they finally established wild herds in the native steppes of Mongolia and China. But then an extreme winter, a dzud, struck, killing 60% of the wild herds. 

Is the wild just too wild?

Or can scientists save this amazing species? It’s hard. Difficult. Almost impossible.

Photo-illustrated, this story follows the efforts to restore a vital species to the wild. The sixty-year effort has brought the P-horse from Extinct in the Wild to only Endangered. Still—it’s endangered! The story will continue to inspire the next generations to work to save species at risk for extinction. 

INTERVIEWS WITH THE AUTHOR OF NOT EXTINCT

• DebbieOhi.com blog
• Making Nature Fun blog, with Maria Marshall
• Behind the Scenes: Using Timelines to Focus a Conservation Narrative. Beth Anderson's blog