Indian Blackbuck,(Antilope cervicapra),mixed herd of males and females grazing on grassland plain,Velavadar,Gujarat,India

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The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope found in India and Nepal. The Blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope. The Blackbuck is a diurnal antelope (active mainly during the day). Three kinds of groups, typically small, are the female, male and bachelor herds. Males often adopt lekking as a strategy to garner females for mating. While other males are not allowed into these territories, females often visit these places to forage. The male can thus attempt mating with her. Herbivores, Blackbuck graze on low grasses, occasionally browsing as well. The Blackbuck inhabits grassy plains and slightly forested areas. Due to their regular need of water, they prefer areas where water is perennially available. The antelope is native to and found mainly in India.

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Location: Blackbuck National Park,Velavadar,Gujarat,Gujerat,India
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
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