Onager Collection
The onager, a Roman weapon known for its power and precision, is depicted in an engraving from the Museo Militar in 1883
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The onager, a Roman weapon known for its power and precision, is depicted in an engraving from the Museo Militar in 1883. This ancient war machine was capable of launching projectiles with incredible force. In contrast to its military namesake, the it also refers to the Indian wild asses found in the Wild Ass Sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch. These magnificent creatures, known as Equus hemionus khur, roam freely across vast expanses of land. A lone stallion stands proudly amidst the rugged terrain of Little Rann of Kutch, representing the resilience and beauty of this endangered species. The lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann showcases both the extinct Quagga and endangered onager from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated Natural History. Two male Indian Wild Asses appear inseparable as they stand together, their heads seemingly merged into one, and is a testament to their strong social bonds and cooperative nature within their herd. With grace and agility, an Indian wild ass gallops through the Wild Ass Sanctuary in Little Rann of Kutch. Its speed is unmatched as it effortlessly traverses this unique landscape. Grouped together harmoniously, a gathering of Indian wild asses exemplifies unity and strength in numbers. Their presence brings life to this arid region as they adapt to survive against all odds. The Turkmenian Wild Ass or Kulan faces similar threats as its counterparts elsewhere - endangerment looms over these majestic animals residing in Badkhyz, Turkmenistan. Efforts must be made to protect them before it's too late. Intriguingly captured within mosaic art at El-Jem (Thysdrus), a tiger fiercely attacks two unsuspecting onagers from the House of Dionysian Procession. This depiction serves as a reminder that even powerful creatures like they are not immune to predation.