Blackbuck
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Blackbuck
Antilope cervicapra
The Blackbuck is a graceful antelope with striking black and white markings. It can run very fast and jump high, making it a wonderful sight in the grasslands.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Blackbuck is a strikingly beautiful antelope with marked sexual dimorphism. Males are dark brown to black on their upper body with a crisp white belly and eye rings, sporting magnificent spiraling horns up to 70 cm long. Females are hornless and a lighter fawn-brown with similar white markings.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusAntilope
Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Blackbucks can go for long periods without drinking, getting most of their water from the plants they eat!
Male blackbucks can change their coat color from light brown to deep black as they get older!
They use scent glands near their eyes to mark their territories, leaving messages for other antelopes!
Young blackbuck calves stay hidden in tall grasses for weeks after birth to stay safe from predators!
Special abilities
Ability
Lightning Leaper
Blackbucks can pronk, leaping high into the air with all four legs tucked, because of strong leg muscles that help them evade predators.
Ability
Speedy Escape
Blackbucks can run incredibly fast, reaching speeds up to 80 km/h, because of their slender, muscular legs that help them outrun threats.
Ability
Keen Sight
Blackbucks have excellent eyesight and a wide field of vision that helps them spot predators from far away in open grasslands.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 100-150 cm
- Weight
- 20-57 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-18 years
- Top Speed
- 80 km/h
- Litter Size
- 1-2
- Gestation
- 150-180 days
Diet & Feeding
Blackbucks are herbivores that mainly eat grasses, but they also enjoy leaves and some fruits.
Primary Foods
- Grasses
- Herbs
- Leaves
- Pods
- Flowers
Foraging Method
- Grazing
Ecological connections
eaten by
Dhole
Cuon alpinus
Wild dogs that hunt in packs.
Traits
Striped
Marked with parallel bands or lines of color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Antlered
Antlered describes animals possessing antlers, which are bony, branching growths found predominantly on male deer and related species.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
Blackbuck Antelope
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Blackbuck?
100-150 cm
How much does Blackbuck weigh?
20-57 kg
How long does Blackbuck live?
10-18 years
How fast can Blackbuck move?
80 km/h
What does Blackbuck eat?
Blackbucks are herbivores that mainly eat grasses, but they also enjoy leaves and some fruits.
Where is Blackbuck usually found?
Grasslands
How does Blackbuck hunt?
Grazing
How many babies does Blackbuck usually have?
1-2
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