Little Rann Desert (India) - Full Documentary
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This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
Safari in the Rann of Kutch wildlife sanctuary (Dasada - Gujarat - India)
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Hardy Wild Asses of the Indian Salt desert - the Rann of Kutch
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.
The Indian wild ass had a range that once extended from western India, through Sindh and Baluchistan, Afghanistan, and south-eastern Iran. Today, its last habitat comprises the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch and the surrounding areas of the Greater Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The animal is also seen in the districts of Surendranagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, and around Kutch. Saline desert, arid grassland and shrublands are its preferred habitat.
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This footage is part of the professionally-shot broadcast stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of HD imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of tens of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM / SR 1080i High Definition, Alexa, SR, HDV and XDCAM. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We are happy to be commissioned to film for you or else provide you with broadcast crewing and production solutions across South Asia. We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... Reach us at rupindang @ gmail . com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.
First Time in Salt Desert Rann of Kutch ।। Wild Ass Sanctuary Visit
Indian wild ass sanctuary also know as the wild ass wildlife sanctuary is located in the little Rann of Kutch. the wildlife sanctuary is one of the last Places on the earth Where the endangered wild ass .
Little Rann Desert (India) - Part 2
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This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
Little Rann Desert (India) - Part 1
▶FULL DOCUMENTARIES |
▶ Spanish video:
This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
Asiatic Wild Ass in the desert of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat
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 ass had a range that once extended from western India, through Sindh and Baluchistan, Afghanistan, and south-eastern Iran. Today, its last habitat comprises the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch and the surrounding areas of the Greater Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The animal is also seen in the districts of Surendranagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, and around Kutch. Saline desert, arid grassland and shrublands are its preferred habitat.
Source: Wikipedia
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Narayan Sarovar and Wildlife Sanctuary |Kutch Yatra
Narayan Sarovar Lake is one of the 5 holy lakes of Hinduism, along with Mansarovar in Tibet, Pampa in Karnataka, Bhuvaneshwar in Orissa and Pushkar in Rajasthan. The lake is associated with a time of drought in the Puranic area, when Narayan (a form of Lord Vishnu) appeared in response to the fervent prayers of sages and touched the land with his toe, creating the lake, now revered as holy to bathe in
Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary also popularly known as Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary or Narayan Sarovar Chinkara Sanctuary. Narayan Sarovar is home to a wide array of wildlife, including many species (15 of which are considered threatened) of mammals, reptiles, and birds. The principle species here is the chinkara, an Indian gazelle. In this harsh landscape, only animals well-adapted to the desert climate can thrive, with extreme heat, high winds, and frequent storms. For this reason, many species can be seen here that are not easy to find elsewhere.
BIRDS OF GUJARAT - Birding in Little Rann of Kutch
This film describe the birding sites and the birds and wildlife of the Little Rann of Kutch in central Gujarat in North West India.
Flamingo Expedition Little Rann of Kutch Gujarat 2012
Population of wild ass in the desert of Gujarat in Little Rann of Kutch in January 2012.
KUTCH KHATE NANA RAN MA JOVA MADTU GHUDKHAR ABHYUARAN JOVA MADYU
KUTCH KHATE NANA RAN MA JOVA MADTU GHUDKHAR ABHYUARAN JOVA MADYU
BIRDS OF GUJARAT - Birding In Great Rann of Kutch
This film is about the birds and the birding sites in Kutch district in Gujarat state in north west India.
The Great Indian Bustard at Kutch, konakhia village ,12 km from nalia,Gujrat , India.
the great indian busturad spoted12 km from nalia at konakhia village kutch gujarat india.with the help of atul dave and team by me bharat palan .
A visit the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
We visited the Little Rann and stayed at desertoutpost.in
Desert Outpost took us on a safari into the Rann, to see wildlife (birds and wild Ass). A great stay, super company with interesting guests. Highly recommend if you're travelling through Gujarat.
Wild Ass at Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat
Wild Ass is one of the highly endangered species found in Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary of Gujarat in India. Apart from Wild Ass, here a wildlife enthusiast can find beautiful domestic and migratory birds.
Little Rann of Kutch Private Safari
Little Rann of Kutch is bio-diverse desert in Gujrat, India. This video is about my vlogging journey through Little Rann of Kutch and the Wildlife i could shoot there.
Thanks to Devvratsinh Mori that we could get sightings of owls and falcons.
A Bird Watching Trip to Little Rann of Kutch, Gujrat, India. Dec 2017
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Wild Ass in Runn of Kutch in Gujarat
Wild Asses (Equus hemionus khur) in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. The Indian wild ass had a range that once extended from western India, through Sindh and Baluchistan, Afghanistan, and south-eastern Iran. Today, its last habitat comprises the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch and the surrounding areas of the Greater Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The animal is also seen in the districts of Surendranagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, and around Kutch. Saline desert, arid grassland and shrublands are its preferred habitat.
Blackbuck National Park at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 72 km from the district headquarter city of Bhavnagar. Hugging the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat on the south, it is spread over an area of 34.08 km², which was primarily a vidi (grassland) of the Maharaja of the princely state of Bhavnagar. On the northern side, it is surrounded by wastelands and agriculture fields. The National park has been classified as 4B Gujarat-Rajwada biotic province of semi-arid bio-geographical zone.
This footage is part of the professionally-shot stock footage archive of Wilderness Films India Ltd., the largest collection of imagery from South Asia. The Wilderness Films India collection comprises of thousands of hours of high quality broadcast imagery, mostly shot on HDCAM 1080i High Definition, HDV and Digital Betacam. Write to us for licensing this footage on a broadcast format, for use in your production! We pride ourselves in bringing the best of India and South Asia to the world... wfi @ vsnl.com and admin@wildfilmsindia.com.