The Mongolian wild ass (Equus hemionus hemionus), also known as Mongolian khulan is the nominate subspecies of the onager. It is found in Mongolia and northern China, and was previously found in eastern Kazakhstan and southern Siberia before being extirpated there through hunting. Previously in 2003, there were an estimated population of less than 20,000 individuals. In 2009, the Mongolian wild ass population has decreased to 14,000 total individuals.