CollectA 88638 - Blackbuck

8.4 x 7.9 cm

De Indische antilope is een evenhoevig zoogdier uit de onderfamilie echte antilopen van de holhoornigen. De wetenschappelijke naam:  Capra cervicapra . De soort komt voor op de open vlakten van India en Pakistan.

The blackbuck, also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. Males have long, ringed horns, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coats of males show a two-tone coloration. The blackbuck is active mainly during the day. It forms three types of small groups, female, male, and bachelor herds.