Somali wild ass
Equus africanus somaliensis
ok. 122 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- approx. 181–227 kgTypowy zakres gatunku
Somali wild ass — size comparison
The Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) is a subspecies of African wild ass from the Horn of Africa. Its natural range is associated with Eritrea, Eth
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 122 cm
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Somali wild ass — size comparison — facts and sources
The Somali wild ass (Equus africanus somaliensis) is a subspecies of African wild ass from the Horn of Africa. Its natural range is associated with Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. It inhabits rocky deserts and dry scrub. A pale grey coat contrasts with the pale belly, dark dorsal stripe and horizontal leg stripes.
It eats tough grasses, leaves and other desert plants, moving between scattered feeding grounds and water. It forms loose groups, and adult males often defend territories. The African wild ass is the ancestor of the domestic donkey.
Saint Louis Zoo podaje dla gatunku około 122 cm w barku i 181–227 kg. Na planszy używamy 122 cm. Profil pozostaje w megafaunie, a nie w świecie ras koni, ponieważ przedstawia odrębny dziki gatunek, nie rasę ani odmianę osła domowego.