Onager
The onager (Equus hemionus) is a herbivorous mammal native to Asia.
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. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Equus hemionus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Equidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Asia
- Weight
- 235 kg
- Length
- 2.3 m
- Lifespan
- 31.6 years
- Activity
- Cathemeral
- Conservation status
- Near Threatened
What does an onager eat?
The onager is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is an onager?
The onager weighs around 235 kg and measures about 2.3 m.
How long do onagers live?
In the wild, the onager can live up to about 31.6 years.
Where do onagers live?
Onagers are found in Asia, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the onager endangered?
The onager is currently listed as “Near Threatened” on the IUCN Red List.