News: Halari donkeys, native to Halar region of Gujarat, are endangered and intelligent animals, working closely with human beings.
1. Halari donkeys are native to the Halar region of Gujarat.
2. These are important domesticated animal in the semi-arid landscape of Jamnagar and Dwarka districts in Gujarat’s Saurashtra region.
3. These donkeys are endangered, with a surviving population of less than 500.
4. Halari donkey milk is known for its sweetness, and milk powder derived from it fetches high value in the International market to the tune of Rs. 7000 a Kg.
5. The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources is involved in breeding and conservation of Halari donkeys.
