Black buck (Antelope cervicaprd)

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Black buck (Antelope cervicaprd)

Black buck

In the habitat showcase placed next to spotted deer is the black buck from the family Bovidae standing in a beautiful pose. The black buck is the sole representative in India of the genus Antelope. Its beautiful spirally twisted horns spread out from the top of the head in the form of 'V' and its body colour is charming. The height of the buck is 2 to 3 feet with the body weight of 40 Kgs. The body colour of Northern Indian species differs from the Southerners. In South India adult buck is rarely black but remains as dark brown. They live in a group having 20 to 80 in number and stay in open plains. They feed on grass and crop. Black buck is the fastest in speed among Indian antef opes.