Fact Files

Kiang – Large Wild Donkey of Tibet

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The kiang is the largest of all wild asses growing to be about 7.5 feet (2.3 meters). Their coat is a dark brown with hints of chestnut or reddish coloring on the top and back with white under parts and they have short upright manes of dark brown.

 

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Bili Ape – Mystery Chimpanzee or Gorilla

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Sometimes referred to as the “bondo mystery ape”, the Bili ape is a species of giant chimpanzee that was long believed to be merely a myth. Inhabiting the Bili forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the giant chimp has the appearance, behavior, and diet of a common chimpanzee, but often nests on the ground like a gorilla, and approaches the immense size of a gorilla (not as heavy but much taller than other chimps).

 

Sumatran Rabbit – The Only Striped Rabbit

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The only rabbit to have a striped coat, the Sumatran rabbit, has tan or gray underparts with dark brown stripes. One stripe runs from the tip of its nose down its back to the tail. It has a tiny tail, short ears, and some reddish coloring on the backside. It is about 16 inches (40 cm) long.