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The entire Little Rann of Kutch, also known as the Indian Wild Ass Wildlife sanctuary is the largest wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat in India. The Indian wild ass, as with most other Asian wild ass subspecies, is quite different from the African wild ass species. The coat is usually sandy, but varies from reddish grey, fawn, to pale chestnut. The animal possesses an erect, dark mane which runs from the back of the head and along the neck. The mane is then followed by a dark brown stripe running along the back, to the root of the tail. The Little Rann of Kutch has the world's largest population of wild asses. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is the only place on earth where Indian wild asses still roam free. Wild Asses (Equus hemionus khur) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. The Indian wild as