Research in related equid species suggests that grooming sessions stimulate the release of endorphins and oxytocin—hormones associated with pleasure and bonding.

Explore the fascinating world of all 9 equid species and wild horses, showcasing the iconic and beautiful members of the horse family. From the majestic plains zebras and elusive wild asses to the ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Equid Specialist Group coordinates research and develops action plans specifically for wild donkeys and their relatives. The Donkey Sanctuary, ...

A UK zoo is celebrating the birth of a healthy onager foal – the world’s rarest equid – with hopes his arrival will “help safeguard this charismatic species”. This summer Chester Zoo’s ...

A brand new onager foal has just been welcomed into the world at Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England. His name is Jasper!

Mike Jordan, Animal and Plant Director at Chester Zoo, said: “Onagers are the most threatened equid species in the world and one of the rarest animals that we care for here at the zoo, so we ...

He said: "Onagers are the most threatened equid species in the world and one of the rarest animals that we care for here at the zoo.

Experts say the birth will shine a spotlight on ‘overlooked’ equid species of which there are no more than 600 left in the wild.

Conservationists are celebrating the recent birth of an onager foal, one of the rarest animals on Earth, at Chester Zoo. Experts say the birth will shine a spotlight on overlooked equid species of ...

Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.

Dr. Dufresnes’s method for finding new species takes a lot of work in the field. Other researchers have looked for more efficient ways to identify species. One popular method is to sequence DNA ...

The vast majority of studies have been carried out on horses, with comparatively few publications for other equid species such as donkeys and mules (Barrandeguy and Carossino 2018; Issel et al., 2013; ...