Onager - Wikipedia
WEBThe onager (/ ˈ ɒ n ə dʒ ər /), also known as hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a species of the family Equidae native to Asia. A member of the subgenus Asinus , the onager was …
Onager | Roman siege engine, catapult, trebuchet | Britannica
WEBOnager, in weaponry, ancient Roman torsion-powered weapon, similar to a catapult. It consisted of a single vertical beam thrust through a thick horizontal skein of twisted cords. The skein was twisted tight by geared winches, and the beam was then pulled down to a horizontal position, further.
Onager - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe onager (Equus hemionus) is a species of the family Equidae that is found in Asia. The onager was described and given its binomial name by German zoologist Peter Simon …
Onager | Wild Ass, Asiatic, Equid | Britannica
WEBOnager, (Equus onager), species of Asian wild ass that ranges from northwest Iran to Turkmenistan. The onager is pale-coloured and has a short erect mane and fairly large ears. It stands 1.5 metres (4.5 feet) at the shoulder and weighs about 250 kg (550 pounds).
Persian onager - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBAug 30, 2017 — The Persian onager — also called the Asiatic wild ass, the Persian wild ass and the Persian zebra — is the largest of the four subspecies of Asiatic wild ass (the most horse-like ass species). It's native to the desert of …
Onager Catapult: Ancient Siege Engine Secrets - The Roman Empire
WEBDid you know that the onager catapult, an ancient war machine, was capable of launching projectiles weighing up to 275 pounds with astonishing precision and power? This siege weapon played a pivotal role in shaping medieval warfare and revolutionized military tactics.
Onager Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEBThe meaning of ONAGER is an Asian wild ass (Equus hemionus onager synonym E. onager) that usually has a broad dorsal stripe and is related to the kiang.
Onager - A-Z Animals
WEBMay 27, 2024 — Onagers are a species of wild asses. They have a short mane, large ears, and pale hair that changes color depending on the season. In the summer, they become reddish-brown, and this changes to yellowish or grayish-brown in the winter. The onager’s winter coat gets longer and coarser as well.
Onager - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 21, 2018 — onager Fast-running animal related to the ass, found in semi-desert areas of Iran and India. The onager is dun-coloured with a dorsal stripe that reaches the tip of the tail. Height at the shoulder: 0.9–1.5m (2.9–4.9ft). Family …
Onager - Natural Atlas
WEBThe onager (; Equus hemionus), also known as hemione or Asiatic wild ass, is a species of the family Equidae (horse family) native to Asia. A member of the subgenus Asinus, the onager was described and given its binomial name by …
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