India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 14.10.2010

Pin code: 363310

Status: Active

PO Name: Dhrangadhra

Description: The Little Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, the Wild Ass Sanctuary is the only place on earth where wild Ass still roam freely. It is 125 km. from Ahmedabad, and 35km. From Surendranagar. Wild Ass Sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the country spread over an area of ​​4954 sq. km. The Indian wild ass (Equus hemionus Khur), locally known as Ghor Khar, is a subspecies of the Ongar. It is different from the African wild ass. The Sanctuary and surrounding area in Gujarat is its last refuge for Indian wild ass also prefers desert, dry grasslands and scrub. Which was Established in 1972, the Wild Ass comes under the Wildlife Protection Act. Looking wise usually sandy in appearance, but varies in color from reddish brown, pale yellow to light chestnut. The animal has a straight, dark mane that runs from the back of the head to the neck. Then at the back of the mane is a dark brown stripe that runs from the back to the root of the tail. Indian wild donkeys graze between dawn and dusk. The animal feeds on grasses, leaves and fruits of plants, crops, Prosopis pods and moist vegetation. It is one of the fastest animals among Indian animals, with a speed of about 70 – 80 km. per hour. The sanctuary is home to the last remaining population of the Indian Wild Ass.