Halari Donkey

11 Nov 2024 10:03:10 am

Tags : Halari Donkey

Topic: Biodiversity

Why in the news?

One of the most beautiful breeds of donkeys is found in the Halar region of Gujarat. Considered endangered, the surviving population of the Halari donkey numbers fewer than 500.
Local people narrate stories about these animals being used for the building of dams, forts, hilltop temples, rest houses, and dharamshalas.

Source: The Hindu

About Halari Donkey:

It is one of the important livestock in the semi-arid landscape of Saurashtra’s Jamnagar and Dwarka district of the state of Gujarat.
It is white in colour, and is larger and more resilient than other donkey breeds.
The Bharwad and Rabari pastoralists are the main communities that use this donkey as a pack animal to carry luggage during migration with small ruminants. The Kumbhar (potter) community also uses this animal for pottery work in the Jamnagar region.
Its milk is also said to be one of the most expensive in the world which can go up to Rs 1000 for its medicinal values.
It is currently in a threatened state and requires immediate steps towards conservation to reverse the declining trend in the population.
In a recent survey conducted in 2021-22, the number of Halari Donkeys came down to 439 individuals.
- The reasons for their decline include unavailability of Halari Donkey males for breeding and meagre livelihood opportunities for Halari Donkey rearers.

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