Blackbuck

Scientific Name

Antilope cervicapra

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

12-16 years

Weight

31-45 kg

Length

100-150 cm

Range

India, Nepal, Pakistan

Habitat Type

Short grass grasslands, semi-arid and thinly forested regions

Threats

Hunting and poaching, agriculture expansion and conflict

Did You Know

The blackbuck is found only in the Indian subcontinent.

Also Known As

Krishna Mriga (Kannada)

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

12-16 years

Weight

31-45 kg

Length

100-150 cm

Range

India, Nepal, Pakistan

Habitat Type

Short grass grasslands, semi-arid and thinly forested regions

Threats

Hunting and poaching, agriculture expansion and conflict

Did You Know

The blackbuck is found only in the Indian subcontinent.

Also Known As

Krishna Mriga (Kannada)

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