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- Nilgai - Wikipedia
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) ( ˈnilˌɡaɪ , literally meaning "blue cow") is the largest antelope of Asia, and is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent
- Nilgai | Habitat, Diet Conservation | Britannica
Nilgai, (Boselaphus tragocamelus), the largest Asian antelope (family Bovidae) The nilgai is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and Hindus accord it the same sacred status as cattle (both belong to the subfamily Bovinae)
- Nilgai Animal Facts - Boselaphus tragocamelus - A-Z Animals
A nilgai is a large antelope that’s only found in the wild in India and Nepal It is a very old and primitive type of antelope and may have arisen as far back as the late Miocene epoch, which was about 5 million years ago
- Nilgai - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest Asian antelope and is native to the Indian subcontinent It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus and was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766 The nilgai has been associated with Indian culture since the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE)
- What Is a Nilgai? The Largest Antelope in Asia
The nilgai, also known as the “blue bull,” is the largest antelope native to Asia Its common name, derived from Hindi, describes the bluish-gray coat of adult males This mammal combines a distinctive appearance with substantial size, inhabiting both its native and introduced ranges
- Nilgai | The Animal Facts
Asia is the native home of the nilgai where they have already gone extinct in Bangladesh A large population has been established in Mexico and the United States where they were originally released for hunting They are herbivores which feed on grasses, leaves, fruits and sugar cane
- Nilgai Fact Sheet - Texas A M AgriLife Extension Service
Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is one of the world's largest antelope species that has grown into a potential problem for ranchers in South Texas Our research-based factsheet provides peace of mind that you know everything about this exotic species to prepare your ranch
- Nilgai Facts - Fact Animal
Nilgai are very strange-looking and distinctive animals, with slender, deer-like heads stuck clumsily onto huge muscular bodies But the species name adds a layer of complexity to the scheme: tragocamelus means goat camel
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