The Nilgai
The biggest Asian antelope, nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), is found in most Indian plains, eastern Pakistan and parts of Southern Nepal. Inhabiting woodlands and grasslands, this diurnal animal feeds on grasses, buds, leaves and fruits. Adult males also called blue bulls grow to about 180-200 cm long, about 120-150 cm at shoulder length and weighs between 120-240 kg. Males have bluish-gray coat, long narrow heads with white spot on the cheeks, two conical horns, erectile mane and white throat bib.
The biggest Asian antelope, nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), is found in most Indian plains, eastern Pakistan and parts of Southern Nepal. Inhabiting woodlands and grasslands, this diurnal animal feeds on grasses, buds, leaves and fruits. Adult males also called blue bulls grow to about 180-200 cm long, about 120-150 cm at shoulder length and weighs between 120-240 kg. Males have bluish-gray coat, long narrow heads with white spot on the cheeks, two conical horns, erectile mane and white throat bib.
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