A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an India 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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Indian wild buffalo
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Indian wild ass
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Indian wild boar
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Indian gazelle
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary also known as the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in the Gujarat state of India. Spread over 4954 km², it is the largest wildlife sanctuary in India. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1972 and came under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1973. The sanctuary is one of the last places on earth where the endangered wild ass sub-species Indian Wild Ass can be spotted.
The main threat faced by the sanctuary is the illegal salt panning activity in the area. 25% of India\'s salt supply comes from planning activity in the area.