Are Tarpan Horse Extinct?

Tarpan, European wild horse that survived in small herds in remote parts of central Europe during the Middle Ages but became extinct early in the 20th century.

How did the Tarpan go extinct?

The tarpan was a Eurasian wild horse that became extinct in the wild in 1879, due to hunting and crossbreeding with domesticated horses, and in 1909 the last captive horse died in Russia.

What did the Tarpan look like?

What does a Tarpan look like? The Tarpan is mouse dun or grulla in color. This means that the body is a smoky gray color, with the face and legs being darker than the body. The mane and tail are flaxen, but dark in the center where the dorsal stripe passes through.