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A Nilgai quenching it's thirst. Boselaphus tragocamelus,Geotagged,India,Nilgai Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

A Nilgai quenching it's thirst.

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    WildFlower
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    This is not a sambar deer, but a Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus). It's easy to recognize by the black and white bands on the hoofs. It also has a mane like a horse. Posted 11 years ago

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The Nilgai

The nilgai, sometimes called "nilgau", is the largest Asian antelope. It is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of central and northern India, often seen in farmland or scrub forest.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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By Shrey Gupta

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Uploaded Jun 2, 2014. Captured in Manu Marg, Moti Doongri, Alwar, Rajasthan 301001, India.
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  • COOLPIX P500
  • f/5.7
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO160
  • 82.9mm