
Indian Antelope

Also known as Blackbuck
Lowest risk
Native
The blackbuck, also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India, Nepal, and Pakistan. It inhabits grassy plains and slightly forested areas with perennially water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kg (44–126 lb), with an average of 38 kg (84 lb). Females are lighter, weighing 20–33 kg (44–73 lb) or 27 kg (60 lb) on average. Males have 35–75 cm (14–30 in) long, ringed horns, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coats of males show a two-tone colouration; while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are white. Females and juveniles are yellowish fawn to tan. The blackbuck is the sole member of the genus Antilope and was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized.
- Range mass
- 32 to 43 kg
- Range number of offspring
- 1 (low)
- Average number of offspring
- 1
- Average number of offspring
- 1
- Range gestation period
- 5 to 6 months
- Range weaning age
- 1.87 to 2.1 months
- Average weaning age
- 1.985 months
- Average age at sexual or reproductive maturity (female)
Sex: female - 466 days
- Average lifespan
Sex: female
Status: wild - 18.0 years
- Average lifespan
Status: wild - 15.0 years
Nocon, W. 1999. "Antilope cervicapra" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed November 10, 2020 at https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Antilope_cervicapra/

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