A major milestone for steppe restoration was reached as a group of globally endangered kulans (Asiatic wild ass) were released from the “Alibi” Reintroduction Center into the vast landscapes of the Altyn Dala State Reserve in Central Kazakhstan. Their move into the wild from the acclimatization enclosure, where they had been for one year, was called a “soft release” taking place over several days, with the animals leaving the acclimatization enclosure in small groups, between August 25th and 27th, 2025. Multiple kulans carry GPS collars and newly introduced solar-powered GPS ear tags, which are now providing valuable insights into their movements across the steppe.