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Przewalski's Horse
The last truly wild horse
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Equidae is a taxonomic family in the order Perissodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 4 of its members: Przewalski's Horse, Zebra, Horse and 1 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Przewalski's Horse Equus ferus przewalskii | 300 kg | 2.1 m | 55 km/h | 25 yrs | Asia | Endangered |
| Zebra Equus quagga | 350 kg | 2.3 m | 65 km/h | 25 yrs | Africa | Near Threatened |
| Horse Equus caballus | 500 kg | 2.4 m | 70 km/h | 28 yrs | Asia, Europe | Domesticated |
| Donkey Equus asinus | 180 kg | 1.6 m | 40 km/h | 30 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America | Domesticated |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.