Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus)

Interesting :

- It is a mammal and ruminant in the spiral horned animal family (antelope). It has inner hoofs resemblance to those in the cattle family. The appearance is similar to cow mixed with horse.

Habitat :

Northern India lowland and Eastern Pakistan

Food :

- It feeds on plants

Behavior :

- It is a mammal and ruminant in the spiral horned animal family (antelope). It has inner hoofs resemblance to those in the cattle family.

Current Status :

Least Concern

Other :

Status - Found in natural environment

Taxonomy

Conservation status : - Found in natural environment

Age :

- Reach maturity at age 2 to 3 years old - Average lifespan is 21 years

Reproductive :

- It breeds throughout the year and usually found from December to March - Gestation lasts 240 to 258 days - Give birth to 1 to 2 infants each time

Size and weight :

- It weighs between 120 to 240 kg

Point of view :


Update : 11 April 2017