Nilgai - Wikipedia
WEBThe nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ ˈnilˌɡaɪ /, literally meaning "blue cow") is the largest antelope of Asia, and is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent. It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus, which was …
Nilgai | Habitat, Diet & Conservation | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · 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). Accordingly, the nilgai is the only one of the four Indian antelopes.
Nilgai - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThis sturdy thin-legged antelope is characterized by a sloping back, a deep neck with a white patch on the throat, a short mane of hair behind and along the back ending behind the shoulder, and around two white spots each on its face, ears, cheeks, lips, and chin.
Nilgai - The Animal Facts
WEBThe nilgai is also known as the bluebuck or blue bull. Their name when literally translated means 'blue cow.' 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.
Nilgai Facts and Information | United Parks & Resorts
WEBLiterally translated, it means blue cow. Some feel this indicates the reverence in which the Tharu residents held the animal. But with the introduction of outsiders, the nilgai is now referred to as nilgaddi or ghodggadaha ('donkey' and 'mule'), indicating a change in attitude towards the animal.
The Chimeric Beast Overrunning Texas and Spreading Disease
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Originally from India, the nilgai were introduced for conservation and for trophy tourism in the 1930s. The bizarre chimeric beast proved to be prolific: a couple dozen grew to upwards of 30,000...
Nilgai - Worldwide Nature
WEBNilgai, also known as blue bulls, are large antelopes native to the Indian subcontinent. They possess a distinctive appearance with their bluish-gray coat and white throat bibs. Males can weigh up to 240 kg while females weigh around 120 kg.
Nilgai: Blue Antelope of the Anthropocene - Cool Green Science
WEBJun 26, 2014 · It can be seen in farm fields, around monuments, even in suburbs. It is pretty adaptable in its habitat needs, to be sure. But there’s more: in India, the nilgai is believed to be a cow, a sacred animal in the Hindu faith. In fact, “nilgai” derives from the Hindi nilgaw, meaning “blue cow.”.
Featured Creature: Nilgai - Biodiversity for a Livable Climate
WEBThe name ‘nilgai’ translates to ‘blue cow’, but the nilgai is really most closely related to other antelopes within the bovine family Bovidae. Mature males do indeed have a blue tint to their coat, while calves and mature females remain tawny brown in color.
Nilgai: Characteristics, Behaviour and Conservation Status - BYJU'S
WEBThe Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is one of the largest species of Asian antelope native to the Indian subcontinent. The name ‘nilgai’ translates to ‘blue cow’. The nilgai has been associated with Indian culture since the Vedic period (1500–500 BC), acquiring a sacred status in Hinduism as a mother animal. Despite this, they are ...