VMD 512: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

BLACKBUCK (ANTILOPE CERVIPARA)

Blackbuck (Antilope cervipara)

• Blackbucks are seen in Point Calimere wildlife regions, Guindy national park and Velavadar wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat state, particularly. However, they are present through out India, in general. The horns are spiral in nature. The Indian races are attractive to look at.
• The horms may be about 20 to 25 cms long and the animal may have eth body weight of about 40 kg in case of males in particular. The ‘Vishnoi’ people of northern India venerate and protect these animals.

Four races of Blackbuck in India

• Cervicapra
• Rupicapra
• Rajputanae
• Centralis