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Antilope cervicapra
Blackbuck During the early 20th century, blackbuck were exported from India for sport hunting and ornamental purposes.
Blackbucks originally ranged over large tracts of India except in north-eastern India. Today the blackbuck population is confined to areas in Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with a few small pockets in Central India.
Group of approx 25 Blackbuck near Kanjari Village 2 km from Thol Bird Sanctuary
Spotted on Feb 5, 2012
Submitted on Feb 16, 2012
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Thanks Leuba, it was really a nice to see them in wild it was wonderful experience, and good thing is that they are safe there, even at time of our visit we also had to pass through some formalities for security purpose.
.....and great to see them in the wild. I hope they are protected.
Have never seen any wild black buck or pictures of them - they are such handsome animals. I love the brown stripes down their legs and their horns.
This is a great series of photos - Well done ! thanks for sharing these Sachin.
Thanks Bernadette
Excellent series, Sachin! Such striking faces!
@ Carolina as per wiki -
According to the Hindu mythology Blackbuck or Krishna Jinka is considered as the vehicle (vahana) of the Moon-god Chandrama.
According to the Garuda Purana of Hindu Mythology, Krishna Jinka bestows prosperity in the areas where they live.
A blackbuck is featured in the 2010 film Prince of Persia.
Hey that's the name of a friend! Two friends actually! Krishna.
Thanks Daniele Pralong, on 4th feb I had spotted Blackbuck at ZOO http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/888... and on 5th feb I spotted this one in wild, it was great time to visit them,
Beautiful animal and series Sachin!