Indian Black Buck

classified as near threatened. Is the only living species of the genus Antelope. Today it population is confined to central India. They are primary grazers and avoid forested areas. They feed during the day. Wolves and Jackals are main predators/

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Ferdy Christant

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Never heard of these before, thanks for the educational moment. Promoted to homepage. Posted 12 years ago

Graeme Ruck

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my pleasure. This is why your site is so great, that people in their part of the world can show off what types of creatures and plants are out there, but also to see what there is to see around the world. Posted 12 years ago

The Blackbuck

The blackbuck is an ungulate species of antelope native to the Indian Subcontinent that has been classified as ''near threatened'' by IUCN since 2003, as its range has decreased sharply during the 20th century. The native population is stable, with an estimated 50,000 individuals.

The blackbuck is the only living species of the genus ''Antilope''.
Its generic name stems from the Latin word ''antalopus'', a horned animal. The specific name ''cervicapra'' is composed of the Latin words.. more

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by WildFlower

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