Least Concern
Kiang
Equus kiang
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About
The kiang is the largest wild member of the horse family native to Asia. They are closely related to wild asses and are adapted to life in high-altitude environments.
Habitat
Grasslands and plateaus of the Tibetan Plateau
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses and sedges
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Fun Facts
- Kiangs can survive at altitudes up to 5,300 meters (17,400 feet).
- They live in social groups with a dominant male defending a harem of females.
- Kiangs have a thick, shaggy coat to protect them from the cold mountain climate.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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