Przewalski’s horse
Equus ferus przewalskii
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
In the 60s, the last of this species of wild horses were in zoos and parks. Through a reproduction and conservation program, the Przewalski’s horse is back in its natural habitat.
Reproduction
From 2 or 3 years of age, mating takes place between June and July. After a gestation period of 11 to 12 months, the female gives birth to only 1 young between June and July, which will be weaned around 1 year old.
Alimentation
Herbivorous, feeding mainly on woody and fibrous vegetation. It also eats herbaceous plants, leaves, fruit and bark as needed.
Prédateurs
Previously man had been responsible for its disappearance and wolf.
Longévité
Up to 25 years in the wild.
Mongolie
Siberian ibex
Domestic yak
Swan goose
Bar-headed goose
Demoiselle crane
Bactrian camel
