Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary

The Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is a protected wildlife reserve located in the Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India. The sanctuary covers an area of approximately 4,953 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The sanctuary was established in 1972 to protect the last remaining population of the Indian wild ass, also known as the khur. The Indian wild ass is a highly endangered species that is native to the arid regions of India, Pakistan, and Iran. The sanctuary is now home to more than 4,000 Indian wild asses, making it one of the largest wildlife populations of the species in the world. Apart from the Indian wild ass, the sanctuary is home to a variety of other wildlife species such as the chinkara, desert fox, jackal, caracal, wolf, and many others. The sanctuary is also a paradise for bird lovers, as it is home to over 200 species of migratory and resident birds such as the Houbara bustard, desert wheatear, and Indian roller.