A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?

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Correct answer: Indian wild ass. The Indian wild ass also known as the Ghudkhur, is na- tive to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, India. This region is char- acterized by sandy and saline desert conditions, which are the natural habitat of the Indian wild ass. The species has no natu- ral predators in this area, but its survival is threatened due to habitat destruction, human encroachment, and competition for resources. It is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Listed as Near Threatened in the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species. 10. MISCELLANEOUS 235

A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat.Which one of the following could be that animal?

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A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat.Which one of the following could be that animal?

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