Przewalski’s Horse
Przewalski’s Horse(Equus ferus przewalskii or Equus caballus przewalskii) also called the Takhi, Mongolian Wild Horse or Dzungarian Horse, is the last wild horse subspecies surviving in the world today. Przewalski’s Horse is classified in the mammalian order Perissodactyla, and the Equidae family.
Physical Characteristics
| Length | 2.1-2.8 meters(6’11”-9’2”) |
| Shoulder Height | 1.2-1.5 meters(3’11”-5’3”) |
| Tail Length | 80 centimeters-1.1 meters(2’8”-3’7”) |
| Weight | 200-360 kilograms(441-794 pounds) |
Distribution and Habitat
Przewalski’s Horses inhabit desert, semi-desert, and steppes of Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and China. Przewalski’s Horses can be found in Hustai National Park in Mongolia, and Kalameili Reserve in northern China.
Breeding
Just like all horses, the female … Continue