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kiang: see ass ass, hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the genus Equus, closely related to the horse. It is distinguished from the horse by its small size, large head, long ears, and small hooves. There are two living species: Equus hemonius, the Asian ass, and E.
..... Click the link for more information. . Kiang (Equus hemionus kiang), a perissodactyl mammal of the family Equidae, a geographical form (subspecies) of the Asiatic wild ass. The kiang is a large and well-proportioned animal, approximately 140 cm high at the withers. The ears are longer than those of the horse but shorter than those of the ass. The mane is short and erect. The tail has a tuft of long hairs at the end. There are chestnuts (horny calluses) on the forelegs. The back and sides are reddish brown; the underside, whitish. The kiang is found in the desert uplands of Central Asia (Kashmir, Ladakh, Tibet), living in small herds and feeding on grass. The female gives birth to a single foal. The animal is very shy. It has a swift gait and great endurance. The kiang is hunted locally for its meat and hide. It is difficult to tame. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Kiachta kiack KIAD KIADB KIAE KIAF KIAH Kiaido Ryu Martial Arts Kiakhta Kiakhta Agreement 1915 Kiakhta, Treaty of 1727 Kialing Kialing KIAM Kiamal-din Hadim KIAMI Kiamichi Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma Kiamichi Owa-Chito Kiamichi Quilt Guild KIAMS Kiamusze Kiamusze Kian Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd. Kian Kok Youth Orchestra Kiang Kiang SuKiang Su Kiang West National Park Kiang Wu Nursing College Kiang-si Kiang-si Kiang-su Kiang-su Kiangan Central School Kiangning Kiangning kiangs kiangs Kiangsi Kiangsi Kiangsi province Kiangsi province Kiangsu Kiangsu Kiangsu Chekiang College Kiangxi Kianite Kianite Kianto, Ilmari Kiaochow Kiaochow Kiarostami, Abbas Kiarti Thanee Country Club KIAS KIAS | |||||||
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