Q. Which animal species' population experienced a decline due to the "Kharra" disease?
Answer: Indian Wild Ass
Notes: Historically, the "Kharra" disease created a significant downfall in the population of the Indian Wild Ass. The Indian Wild Ass, also known as Khur, is a native species to India and habituates areas like the Little Rann of Kutch and its surrounding regions. Due to diseases like "Kharra," along with habitat destruction and hunting, these animals have been listed as "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.

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