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 It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus, which was first scientifically described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766
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)
Nilgai | The Animal Facts Learn more about these marvelous mammals by reading on below The nilgai is covered by a wiry coat Males tend to be reddish-brown, iron-grey or 'blue' with the coat of females being paler in color The lower limbs in both are darker in color with a white ring just before the hoof A small erect mane of fur is present along the back
Nilgai - The Farm at Walnut Creek The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), sometimes called nilgau, is an antelope, and is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of central and northern India and eastern Pakistan; it is also present in parts of southern Nepal
Definitive Guide To Nilgai Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status, Zoo . . . The blue bull, the Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), is the largest Asian antelope native to the Indian subcontinent Its distinct physical characteristics include a robust body and slender legs, with adult males featuring a unique bluish-grey coat, setting them apart in their native habitats
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
Nilgai - creatures. com The Nilgai, or Boselaphus tragocamelus, is a large antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, recognized as one of the most prominent members of the Bovidae family in Asia