Przewalski's Horse

Przewalski's Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) is a subspecies of wild horse native to Central Asia. It is the last true wild horse. Przewalski's Horse was once extinct in the wild.

Przewalski's Horse

Przewalski's Horse

Classification

Mammalia > Perissodactyla > Equidae > Equus > E. ferus przewalskii

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

4 - 4.5 feet
(1.2 - 1.4 m)

Average Weight

550 - 800 lbs
(250 - 360 kg)

Average Life Span

20 - 25 years

Gestation Period

330 - 340 days

Diet

Herbivore (grasses)

Social Structure

Harem

Biomes
(And Habitats)

Did You Know?

The Przewalski's Horse is the last truly wild horse species, meaning it has never been domesticated.

They are native to the steppes of Central Asia.

Przewalski's Horses were once extinct in the wild but have been successfully reintroduced through conservation efforts.

They have a stocky build, a short erect mane, and no forelock.

Their coat color is typically dun, with a lighter muzzle and dark legs.

Przewalski's Horses live in herds led by a dominant stallion.

They are herbivores and primarily graze on grasses.

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