The Ecology of the African Wild Ass

African Wild Asses Predators and Cause for Endangerment

African Wild Asses live in:

• Eriteria

• Ethiopia

• Somalia

The main reason why African Wild Asses are endangered is because of their habitat loss

The two biggest predators of the African Wild Ass are wolves and lions

Farmers taking the African Wild Asses land has been moving the animals to areas with scarce amounts of water, putting the animals at a higher risk of extinction

The African Wild Asses have strong limbs, strong digestive system, and large ears to help them run faster, process desert vegetation, and stay cool in desert heat

African Wild Ass Ecology: Study of Environment

African Wild Asses eat close to any type of vegetable, and do not eat meat, therefore they are on the second trophic level

Again, since African Wild Asses do not eat any meat, they are mainly prey

African Wild Asses are primary consumers

The African Wild Ass has NO symbiotic relationships with any other animals in it's environment, except with people. With people, African Wild Asses are usually domesticated animals