Listed here are some interesting facts about Indian
Chinkara. Explore Indian Gazelle fast facts.
Gazelle Facts
Indian gazelle, known scientifically as Gazella
bennettii, is a subspecies found only in the southern parts of Asia.
Reddish-brown in color, it is herbivorous and feeds mainly on grass and
fruits. The lifespan of Chinkara is somewhere between 12 and 15 years.
They can survive without water for long periods and can get enough
liquids from plants and dewdrops. As we move on further, you will come
across many more interesting facts about the Indian Chinkara. Read on to
know Indian Gazelle fast facts:
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Gazella bennettii |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Order: |
Artiodactyla |
| Family: |
Bovidae |
| Subfamily: |
Antilopinae |
| Genus: |
Gazella |
| Species: |
G. bennettii |
| Average Height: |
65 cm |
| Weight: |
23 kg to 25 kg |
| Length of Horns: |
25 cm to 30 cm |
| Lifespan: |
12 years to 15 years |
| Diet: |
Herbivorous |
| Mating Period: |
Usually autumn and spring |
| Gestation Period: |
5½ months |