Onager

Equus hemionus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Perissodactyla · Equidae

About

The onager, also known as hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a species of the family Equidae native to Asia. A member of the subgenus Asinus, the onager was described and given its binomial name by German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas in 1775. Six subspecies are accepted.

Fun Fact

Onagers are the fastest members of the horse family, reaching speeds of 70 km/h (43 mph), and they can kick with enough force to shatter a wolf's skull.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Deserts and steppes

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Invasive Species
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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