# Equus ferus przewalskii The Przewalski's horse is a wild horse that comes from Mongolia. It has a thick mane and a stocky body, making it very special and unique among horses. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Rare - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Grasslands - **Also known as:** Mongolian wild horse, Przewalski's horse ![Equus ferus przewalskii](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Przewalski's_Horse_%2802710137%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: IAEA Imagebank, CC BY-SA 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Przewalski's_Horse_%2802710137%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Equus ferus przewalskii has a stocky body with a sandy to reddish-brown coat, a lighter muzzle, and a dark dorsal stripe running down its back. Its short, upright mane and dark lower legs are distinctive, setting it apart from domesticated horses. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Perissodactyla - **Family:** Equidae - **Genus:** Equus ## Interesting facts - A group of these incredible wild horses is called a "band" or "harem"! - Baby Przewalski's horses, called foals, can stand and run within hours of birth! - Przewalski's horses were once extinct in the wild, but now they roam free again! - Their short, stiff mane always stands upright and never needs trimming! ## Special abilities - **Tough Digester:** Equus ferus przewalskii can digest tough, dry vegetation because of its specialized digestive system that helps them survive in harsh grasslands. - **Steppe Camouflage:** Equus ferus przewalskii has a sandy-brown coat that helps them blend into rocky and arid steppe environments, making them harder to spot. - **Water Finder:** Equus ferus przewalskii can locate scarce water sources even in dry seasons because of their keen sense of smell and territory knowledge. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 210-280 cm - **Weight:** 200-370 kg - **Lifespan:** 20-30 years - **Speed:** 60 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 330-345 days ## Diet & Feeding These horses are grazers, mostly eating tough grasses and other plants found in their steppe homes. - **Primary Foods:** grasses, herbs, leaves, bark, roots - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Grey Wolf (*Canis lupus*) — Main predator, often targeting young or weak horses. - **Eaten by:** [Snow Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/snow-leopard) (*Panthera uncia*) — Opportunistic predator, especially of foals. - **Eats:** [Feather Grass](https://www.snappit.app/explore/feather-grass) (*Stipa capillata*) — Primary food source in its steppe habitat. - **Eats:** Wormwood (*Artemisia absinthium*) — A common herb grazed by these horses. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Threatened](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/threatened): Threatened status denotes a species likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future without effective conservation interventions. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Equus ferus przewalskii? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Equus ferus przewalskii? 210-280 cm ### How much does Equus ferus przewalskii weigh? 200-370 kg ### How long does Equus ferus przewalskii live? 20-30 years ### How fast can Equus ferus przewalskii move? 60 km/h ### What does Equus ferus przewalskii eat? These horses are grazers, mostly eating tough grasses and other plants found in their steppe homes. ### Where is Equus ferus przewalskii usually found? Grasslands ### How does Equus ferus przewalskii hunt? Grazing ## Where to spot - [Minnesota Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/minnesota-zoo) — Minnesota, US · Zoo - [Dakota Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/dakota-zoo) — North Dakota, US · Zoo - [Red River Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/red-river-zoo) — North Dakota, US · Zoo - [Tierpark Krüzen](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/tierpark-kruzen) — Schleswig-Holstein, DE · Zoo - [Warszawski Ogród Zoologiczny](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/warszawski-ogr-d-zoologiczny) — Masovian Voivodeship, PL · Zoo - [Wild- und Erlebnispark Daun](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/wildpark-daun) — Rheinland-Pfalz, DE · Zoo [View all places to see Equus ferus przewalskii](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/equus-ferus-przewalskii) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Equus ferus przewalskii: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/equus-ferus-przewalskii)