Equus asinus an African Wild Asses Equidae family are often referred to as the true asses and the domesticated. They are mainly found on the plains of Africa and travels in groups. The asses are small, short, sturdy animals of from three to five feet at shoulder height. They have smooth coat is a light grey to fawn colour, fading quickly to white on the undersides and legs. The ears are large with black margins. They are very swift runners and are able to inhabit acrid regions as they have become well adapted to suit the harsh deserts in which they live in. The asses are very territorial. There is a very strong fight between the females and the foals. The herds are formed when several asses come together casually. The tail terminated with a black brush. They are listed on endangered because of the interbreeding between them and other species and cause the wild asses descendants to become fewer and soon vanish. Even due to the Illegal hunting and poaching for sport they are on endangered.
General Characteristics
Body Length: 200 cm / 6.6 ft.
Shoulder Height: 125-145 cm / 4.2-5.5 ft.
Tail Length: 42 cm / 17 in.
Weight: 275 kg / 605 lb.
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