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
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