Indian wild ass

Scientific Name

Equus hemionus khur

IUCN Status

Near Threatened (NT)

Lifespan

12 years

Population

4,800

Weight

200-260 kg

Range

Gujarat

Habitat Type

Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands

Threats

Proliferation of the invasive plant Prosopis, juliflora that alters native habitat, roads and infrastructure projects, susceptibility to diseases

Did You Know

One of the fastest Indian mammals, can reach speeds of 70-80 kmph.

Also Known As

Indian onager, ghudkhur, ghor khur, or khur in Gujarati

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IUCN Status

Near Threatened (NT)

Lifespan

12 years

Population

4,800

Weight

200-260 kg

Range

Gujarat

Habitat Type

Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands

Threats

Proliferation of the invasive plant Prosopis, juliflora that alters native habitat, roads and infrastructure projects, susceptibility to diseases

Did You Know

One of the fastest Indian mammals, can reach speeds of 70-80 kmph.

Also Known As

Indian onager, ghudkhur, ghor khur, or khur in Gujarati

View Infographic

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First Among Equals: Wild Asses of the Little Rann of Kutch Learn More chevron_right
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The Khur of Kutch: The Indian Wild Ass and its Last Home
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The Khur of Kutch: The Indian Wild Ass and its Last Home
Shatabdi Chakrabarti
The Indian wild ass once sprinted across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. But today, the Little Rann of Kutch is its last remaining refuge
By
Shatabdi Chakrabarti
Video
Galloping Through Khur Country: The Asiatic Wild Asses of Gujarat
Photo Story
Galloping Through Khur Country: The Asiatic Wild Asses of Gujarat
Sustain Team
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Though their numbers have improved significantly, conservationists are still concerned for the survival of India’s khurs
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Sustain Team
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Photo Story
Indian Wild Ass: Facts, Habitats, Threats
Infographic
Indian Wild Ass: Facts, Habitats, Threats
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
Everything you need to know about one of the fastest Indian mammals
By
Nisarg Prakash
Diviya Mehra
Infographic
First Among Equals: Wild Asses of the Little Rann of Kutch
Species
First Among Equals: Wild Asses of the Little Rann of Kutch
Manan Dhuldhoya
Dhritiman Mukherjee
The Little Rann’s flagship species is shy, skittish, and ever alert to human intrusion into its home
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Manan Dhuldhoya
Dhritiman Mukherjee
Species

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