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Given here are some interesting facts about
Indian black buck. Check out Indian black buck fast facts.
Black Buck Facts |
Apart from India, the only other countries where the
black buck is found are those of Pakistan and Nepal. Known by the name
of Kala Hiran in the Indian subcontinent, black buck is one of the
fastest running animals on this earth. The male black buck is dark brown
or black in color, while the color of female black buck is light brown.
Most of the female black bucks do not have horns. In case they do have
horns, they are not spiraled like that of the males. There are many more
interesting facts about the blackbuck. Read on to know more Indian black
bucks fast facts.
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Antelope cervicapra |
| Species: |
A. cervicapra |
| Sub-species: |
Antelope cervicapra cervicapra, Antelope cervicapra rajputanae,
Antelope cervicapra centralis and Antelope cervicapra rupicapra
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| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Family: |
Bovidae |
| Subfamily: |
Antilopinae |
| Natural Habitat: |
Grasslands of India, and throughout Europe |
| Diet: |
Grasses, leaves, buds, and shoots |
| Weight: |
70 pounds to 95 pounds |
| Length of Horns: |
70 cm (28 inches) |
| Height (males): |
80 cm (about 32 in) |
| Average Lifespan: |
12 years to 16 years |
| Gestation Period: |
150 days |
| Number of offspring: |
One |
| Maximum Speed: |
50 mph |
| Sanctuaries/National Parks: |
Velavadar Blackbuck National Park, Bandhavgarh
National Park, Kanha National Park,
Ranthambore National Park, Corbett National
Park, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Gir National Park
and Guindy National Park |
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