Abstract
Wildlife Surveys were undertaken in the prime wildlife habitats of Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary from 2006 – 2012 and a total of 30 species of mammals, 112 species of birds, 20 species of reptiles and 22 important plant species were recorded from the area. The site is very important being a Wildlife Sanctuary, an important Bird Area (IBA), a Ramsar Site and a part of Global – 200 Eco regions. The key species include: Bluebull (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Chinkara (Gazella bennetti), Wild Ass (Equus hemionus), Pangolin (Manis crassicaudata), Caracal (Felis caracal), Wolf (Canis lupus), Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena), Honey Badger (Mellivora capensis), Sarus Crane (Grus antigone), Houbara Bustard (Chlamydotis undulata), Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus), Indian Whitebacked Vulture (Gyps bengalensis), Egyptian Vulture (Neophron percnopterus), Long billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) and Red- headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus). A total of 9 threatened species of mammals and birds have been recorded from the area. Based on present study, an action plan for the safeguard of the biodiversity of the Sanctuary has been suggested.
