Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
The Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary (or the Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary) is a high altitude wildlife sanctuary located in the Ladakhi adjunct of the Changthang plateau in the Leh District of the union territory of Ladakh. It is important as one of the few places in India with a population of the Kiang or "Tibetan Wild Ass", as well as the rare Black-necked Crane. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 4000 Sq Km. (Wildlife Department Ladakh)