Asian wild ass. A species of Equidae that lives in arid and semi-desert areas of China, Mongolia, India, Iran, and other countries. It moves over wide areas daily, feeds mainly on grasses, and includes water sources within its range. It sometimes digs riverbeds with its hooves to obtain water, social groups are temporary, and mother–offspring bonds are strong. Gestation lasts 11–12 months and usually one foal is born. Its conservation status is listed as Least Concern.