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.

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.

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). The kiang’s coat is reddish in summer and brown, and it.

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.

Dec 16, 2019 · Quick look at kiang habitat, threats, IUCN status and other facts in this infographic

Kiang is a type of Asian wild ass. There are three subspecies of kiang that inhabit Himalayan plateau. They can be also found in China, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Kiang prefers life in open terrains, such as alpine meadows, steppe and valleys located at high altitude (13 000 - …

Sep 10, 2024 · The kiang (Equus kiang) is the largest of the Asinus subgenus. It is native to the Tibetan Plateau, where it inhabits montane and alpine grasslands. Its current range is restricted to the plains of the Tibetan plateau; Ladakh, India; and northern Nepal along the Tibetan border.

Often described as a hybrid in appearance between a horse and a donkey, the Kiang stands out not only for its size but also for its strikingly colorful appearance, making it the largest and most vibrant member of the wild asses.

The Kiang (Equus kiang), the largest wild ass, can go by many names: khyang, Tarpan or Gorkhar. They live on "the roof of the world", the Tibetan plateau, an elevated area of around 1000 (621 miles) by 2500 kilometers (1553 miles) (!) at altitudes ranging from 2700 to 5300 meters (8,800–17,400 ft), covering parts of Tibet, China and India.