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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.

  • 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
    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 is found in China. It was once found in Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine. IUCN Redlist Status: 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 is found in Kenya ad Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
    Grevy's Zebra
    (Equus grevyi)
    Grevy's zebra is found in Kenya ad Ethiopia. IUCN Redlist Status: Endangered
  • The Asiatic wild ass is found in China, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Asiatic Wild Ass
    (Equus hemionus)
    The Asiatic wild ass is found in China, India, Iran, Mongolia, and Turkmenistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The kiang is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Kiang
    (Equus kiang)
    The kiang is found in China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • 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
    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
  • The mountain zebra is found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Mountain Zebra
    (Equus zebra)
    The mountain zebra is found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable

Did You Know?

Grant's zebra is one of six subspecies of the plains zebra.
Grant's zebra is one of six subspecies of the plains zebra.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

New Hampshire Species

No animals found.

Other Species Around the World

No animals found.

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