The Behaviour of Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) in Captivity at Sakkarbaug Zoo Junagadh, Gujarat, India

Abstract

Present study was carried out on behavioural activity of Indian Wild Ass (Equus hemionus khur) in captivity at Sakkarbaug zoo Junagadh, Gujarat, India. Indian wild ass is critically endangered species fall into schedule-I. Two (male and female) wild ass of 4-5 year old was observed. Two hours observation was taken daily at morning. Standing, walking, grazing, running, facial, fighting, grooming, eating, etc behaviours were recorded. The observations of various behaviour activities of Indian wild ass were recorded from August 2019 to February 2020. Two different types of behaviours like active behaviour and inactive behaviour were observed with male and female in captivity. The time interval method was used. The wild ass's activity was registered in every ten minutes, twelve times in two hours at morning. Sixteen types of behavioural activities were recorded in the captive wild ass. They were displaying different types of activities. Peaceful sharing of food with one another without competition was found in wild ass.