Extinct zebras in Iberia

[clive Grazalema]

Fascinating to think that Zebras roamed Iberia just a relatively short time ago before becoming extinct. https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/the-encebro-equus-sp-in-iberia-a-spectacular-extinct-equid/

The Encebro, a wild Iberian equid, left an indelible mark on the Iberian Peninsula before facing extinction in the 16th century. Standing at an impressive 1.30 meters and weighing 300 kilograms, this equid outpaced domestic horses in speed, as recorded in medieval texts from the kingdoms of Castile, León, and Portugal. References abound in up to 80 Castilian and Leon “fueros” (See below) from the 12th and 13th centuries, offering a glimpse into its significance in the region’s history.

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[SteveT Yatton]

Hi Clive. The Asiatic ass is Encebro’s closest living relative. Have you heard of any possible reintroductions of the Encebro by substituting the Asiatic ass?

Przewalski’s horse has been reintroduced in Spain and interestingly, this horse according to a recent study is now thought to be feral, albiet from tamed horses of around 5000 ya. So an Asaitic ass re-introduction would be a logical step ecologically.

[clive Grazalema]

I wonder if the guys on the Iberian Highlands project are thinking about it.

I did find this interesting piece a while back: https://rewildingforum.wordpress.com/2016/05/12/cebro-iberias-forgotten-wild-ass/

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[SteveT Yatton]

Thanks for the link.

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