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Conservationists at the zoo said there are less than 600 surviving wild onagers, but the birth "of the leggy youngster" could help safeguard the species from extinction.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024

Some ancient depictions of horselike animals used for riding or for pulling carts may refer to onagers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

‘The Acropolis is ringed with great siege weapons — onagers.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

‘I need you to go with Dakota and Leila. While they’re stirring trouble in the ranks, trying to delay the attack, you have to find a way to sabotage those onagers.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

On her right, Coach Hedge shouted from the back of his steed, Guido, ‘Those are onagers, kid! Those things can kick higher than Bruce Lee!’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan