Conserving endangered equids

Conserving threatened zebras
Conserving rare horses
Conserving vulnerable asses

Description

Conserving endangered equids involves implementing targeted measures to protect and restore populations of threatened wild horses, zebras, and asses. Essential actions include habitat preservation, anti-poaching enforcement, genetic diversity management, and community engagement to reduce human-wildlife conflict. These strategies aim to stabilize and increase equid populations, address threats such as habitat loss and illegal hunting, and ensure the long-term survival of these species in their natural environments.

Context

Threats to the integrity and survival of wild equid species include interbreeding with domestic species; competition with domestic species for land and water; fragmentation of habitat, which prevents herds from escaping the effects of drought and may lead to interbreeding; and over-hunting.