Tibetan wild ass

Scientific Name

Equus kiang

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

20 years

Population

60,000-70,000

Weight

250-440 kg

Range

Ladakh, north Sikkim, Nepal, Tibet

Habitat Type

cold desert and high elevation grasslands

Threats

Hunting, competition from livestock

Did You Know

When they detect a threat from wolves, they form a tight circle and kick outwards.

Also Known As

Kiang

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

20 years

Population

60,000-70,000

Weight

250-440 kg

Range

Ladakh, north Sikkim, Nepal, Tibet

Habitat Type

cold desert and high elevation grasslands

Threats

Hunting, competition from livestock

Did You Know

When they detect a threat from wolves, they form a tight circle and kick outwards.

Also Known As

Kiang

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