The kiang (Equus kiang) is the largest of the Asinus subgenus. It is native to the Tibetan Plateau in Ladakh India, northern Pakistan, Tajikistan, China and northern Nepal. It inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands. Other common names for this species include Tibetan wild ass, khyang and gorkhar.

Feb 27, 2025 · Kiang, (Equus kiang), species of Asian wild ass found in the cold, arid highlands of Nepal, India, and Pakistan and in Qinghai and Gansu provinces and the western Tibet Autonomous Region in China at elevations above 4,000 metres (13,000 feet).

May 27, 2024 · Kiangs are the largest wild asses in the world. These animals, also known as kyangs or Tibetan wild asses, are about 7 feet long, with large heads and a distinctive coat with a wide brown stripe down their backs.

The kiang (Equus kiang) is a large graceful wild ass native to the Tibetan Plateau. It is closely related to the onager and has never been domesticated.

The distribution of this species is centered on the Tibetan Plateau between 2,700 and 5,400m asl. Most of the distribution is in China, but the species extends into northern parts of Pakistan, India, Nepal and possibly Bhutan.

Jan 21, 2014 · The Tibetan Wild Ass, or Kiang, was until recently considered to be a subspecies of Equus hemionus, the Kulan or Asiatic Wild Ass. Though the Kiang is very similar to the Kulan, it is now recognized as a distinct species, Equus kiang.

Dec 9, 2024 · The Tibetan Wild Ass, also known as the kiang (Equus kiang), is a magnificent creature that roams the vast, high-altitude grasslands and plateaus of the Tibetan Plateau and the trans-Himalayan regions.

This odd-toed ungulate is native to the Tibetan Plateau, where it inhabits high-altitude montane and alpine grasslands, commonly from 2,700 to 5,400 meters elevation. Other common names for this species include Tibetan wild ass, khyang, and gorkhar.

The kiang or Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang) is the largest of the wild asses. The species is native to the Tibetan Plateau and is found across it in China, India, Nepal and Pakistan. The kiang occupies territories of the plateau at elevations from 2,700 to 5,400 metres above sea level.