Chinkara

Scientific Name

Gazella bennettii

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

13 years

Weight

15-23 kg

Range

Thar Desert

Habitat Type

Hot Desert, Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands

Did You Know

Chinkara can live without water for months, getting their moisture from plants, flowers and berries.

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Lifespan

13 years

Weight

15-23 kg

Range

Thar Desert

Habitat Type

Hot Desert, Arid and Semi-arid Grasslands

Did You Know

Chinkara can live without water for months, getting their moisture from plants, flowers and berries.

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