Kulan
Equus hemionus kulan
WILD STATUS
Critically endangered.
Critically endangered.
DISTRIBUTION
Only found in Turkmenistan, an independent country from the former USSR
SIZE
Height: up to 1.4 m (4.5’) tall.
Weight: up to 181 kg (400 lbs).
HABITAT
Steppes, deserts and vast semi-arid grassy plains.
REPRODUCTION
Single foal after 13 month gestation period.
Single foal after 13 month gestation period.
DIET
Mostly grass or will browse on branches and shrubs when grass is in short supply.
INTERESTING TIDBITS
- Kulan live in herds led by a dominant male or older female.
- Their coat becomes very dense in winter.
- Mane is naturally very bristly.
- Kulan can run at 35 miles per hour for extended periods of time.
- Not domesticated.
- Kulan are hunted for skin and hide.
- Kulan are very closely related to the Onager.
HABITAT RANGE
ANIMAL FACT SHEET
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