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The khur, also called the Asiatic wild ass, is a sturdy horse-like mammal that roams the open landscapes of Asia. It belongs to the same family as horses and zebras but has shorter legs and a sandy-colored coat. These animals are built for speed and can outrun predators across their dry, grassy habitats.

• German zoologist Peter Simon Pallas first described the species in 1775.
• It has six recognized subspecies across its range.
• The khur is part of the Asinus subgenus, alongside donkeys.