kulan

British

/ ˈkuːˌlɑːn /

noun

the Asiatic wild ass of the Russian steppes, probably a variety of kiang or onager

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Etymology

Origin of kulan

C18: from Kirghiz

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This month, more kulan were released in the Altyn Dala nature reserve to establish a fourth population.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2018

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