Przewalski's horse

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wild horse of central Asia that resembles an ass; now endangered

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Although researchers such as Marija Gimbutas theorized that the horses of the Chalcolithic period were Przewalski's, more recent genetic studies indicate that Przewalski's horse is not an ancestor to modern domesticated horses. Source: Internet

In October 2007, scientists at the Smithsonian Institution 's National Zoo successfully reversed a vasectomy on a Przewalski's horse — the first operation of its kind on this species and possibly the first ever on any endangered species. Source: Internet

Characteristics Przewalski's horse is stockily built in comparison to domesticated horses, with shorter legs. Source: Internet

In contrast, Przewalski's horse has never been domesticated and remains the only truly wild horse in the world today. Source: Internet

Przewalski's horse is one of three known subspecies of Equus ferus, the others being the domesticated horse Equus ferus caballus, and the extinct tarpan Equus ferus ferus. Source: Internet

"Status and action plan for the Przewalski's Horse (Equus ferus przewalski)". Source: Internet

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