Indian Nilgai (Neelgai) antelope fast facts have
been listed in this article. Check out interesting facts about the blue
bull of India.
Nilgai Facts
The largest Asiatic antelope, Nilgai is found
throughout the Indian state of Haryana. Considered as a sacred animal by
some of the Indians, it belongs to the Bovidae family. A gregarious
animal, Neelgai is found living mainly in groups. However, male blue
bulls may lead a solitary life in the later years of life. The life
expectancy of the blue bulls of India is somewhere around 21 years.
Given below are some more Indian Nilgai (Neelgai) antelope fast facts.
Read interesting facts about the Blue bull of India:
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Boselaphus tragocamelus |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Order: |
Artiodactyla |
| Family: |
Bovidae |
| Subfamily: |
Bovinae |
| Genus: |
Boselaphus |
| Species: |
B. tragocamelus |
| Height: |
1.2 m to 1.5 m (4 feet to 5 feet) |
| Length: |
1.8 m to 2 m (6 feet to 6.6 feet) |
| Tail Length: |
40 cm to 45 cm |
| Weight: |
120 kg to 240 kg |
| Age of Maturity: |
18 months |
| Gestation Period: |
8 months |
| Number of Offspring: |
Usually two |
| Length of Horns: |
21.6 cm to 25.4 cm (8.5 inches to 10 inches) |
| Diet: |
Herbivorous |
| Average Lifespan: |
21 years |
| Status: |
Low Risk |