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Nilgai

Boselaphus tragocamelus

Photo by Kranti Dhiman
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Field Notes

Description:

The largest Asian antelope. Common wild animal seen in central and northern India . Sexual dimorphism is there - males have horns while females are hornless. Nilgai stand upto 1 - 1.5 m with thin legs and a robust body.

Habitat:

Found captive in Moti Bagh Wildlife Sanctuary at my hometown .

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PublishedApril 7, 2013

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