Where does the blackbuck live?
The blackbuck, or Indian antelope, is a medium-sized antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It forms three types of small groups: female, male and young bachelor herds.
What does the blackbuck eat?
The adult male is dark brown to black, with white circles around the eyes, and a white belly, lower jaw, inner legs, ears and tail. Females and juveniles are yellowish-fawn to tan and display the same white areas. Males have corkscrew horns 35 to 75 cm long, and females occasionally develop horns, as well. Its English name, blackbuck, refers to the colour males take on at maturity.
Is the blackbuck endangered?
No: the IUCN lists it as Least Concern. It stands 74 to 84 cm high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20 to 57 kg, averaging 38 kg, and females are lighter, weighing 20 to 33 kg, averaging 27 kg. Females also have a more pronounced horizontal white side-stripe, from the shoulder to the rump.
