Mongolian Wild Ass | Kulan (Equus hemionus hemionus)
Mongolian Wild Ass | Kulan (Equus hemionus hemionus)
The Mongolian Wild Ass (Equus Heminous Heminous) also known as the Mongolian Khulan, is a subspecies of the Onager. It physically resembles a short-legged horse. They are native to the Mongolian and northern China region. The Mongolian Wild Ass lives in deserts, cold deserts, steppes, shrublands, and mountains. They are herbivorous and eat grasses, shrubs, and herbs. They obtain water by digging holes at dry river beds to access subsurface water. The Mongolian Wild Ass has a typical lifespan of 26 years in captivity and 14 years in the wild. They are not considered threatened to extinction.
Mongolian Wild Asses have a shoulder height between 39”–49” (99-124 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-55.1” (105-140 cm), and body length of 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm). The weight of a Mongolian Wild Ass is between 441-573 lb (200-260 kg). Mongolian Wild Asses have a typical lifespan of 15-40 years.
The Mongolian Wild Ass (Equus Heminous Heminous) also known as the Mongolian Khulan, is a subspecies of the Onager. It physically resembles a short-legged horse. They are native to the Mongolian and northern China region. The Mongolian Wild Ass lives in deserts, cold deserts, steppes, shrublands, and mountains. They are herbivorous and eat grasses, shrubs, and herbs. They obtain water by digging holes at dry river beds to access subsurface water. The Mongolian Wild Ass has a typical lifespan of 26 years in captivity and 14 years in the wild. They are not considered threatened to extinction.
Mongolian Wild Asses have a shoulder height between 39”–49” (99-124 cm), overall standing height of 41.3”-55.1” (105-140 cm), and body length of 55.1”-70.9” (140-180 cm). The weight of a Mongolian Wild Ass is between 441-573 lb (200-260 kg). Mongolian Wild Asses have a typical lifespan of 15-40 years.
