The Asiatic Wild Ass
Order: Perissodactyla
Family: Equidae
Species: Equus hemionus
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered
In 2020, The Asiatic Wild Ass was 'Near Threatened' but their numbers were stable.
Habitat: Asses live in desert or semi-desert areas, steppeland (grassy plains) and mountainous regions. They prefer hilly areas but will come down into the valleys to avoid dust and snow storms.
Size: Shoulder height - 1.1 - 1.2 m
Weight: 160-260 kg
Life Span: about 28 years
Gestation: 11-12 months (one foal only)
Distribution: Southern and south-western Mongolia