Equidae Archives - NatureWorks

Equidae - Donkeys, Horses, Zebras

There are seven species of non-domesticated large mammals in this family. In the wild, animals in this family are found in Africa and Asia in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and deserts. Domesticated species are found around the world.

The animals in this family have long heads and long legs that end in feet with a single hoofed toe. Most species have a mane and a long tail.

The animals in this family are herbivores. Females in this family usually give birth to a single baby and feed it for 6-8 months. Most of the species in this family live in groups or herds.

African Wild Ass
(Equus africanus)

The African wild ass is found in desert and dry habitats in Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. Only around 57 are found in the wild. They are thought to be the ancestor of the domestic donkey. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
Przewalski’s Horse
(Equus ferus)

Przewalski’s horse is found in China. It was once found in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
Grevy's Zebra
(Equus grevyi)

Grevy's zebra is found in Kenya ad Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
Asiatic Wild Ass
(Equus hemionus)

The Asiatic wild ass is found in China, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Kiang
(Equus kiang)

The kiang is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Plains Zebra
(Equus quagga)

The plains zebra is found in Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Mountain Zebra
(Equus zebra)

The mountain zebra is found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable