Indian gazelle

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Original source: Gazella bennettii

English: Chinkara, also known as the Indian Gazelle, is found in the dry arid regions of western and north western India, predominantly. It is seen as a solitary animal or in small herds in the dry scrubland, and feeds on the dry brush and leaves.

Gir forest, Gujarat Photographed by S. Shankar <promacs1 at yahoo . com>
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Indian gazelle

Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily : Antilopinae
Species : Gazella bennettii

The Chinkara, indian gazelle is listed as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the Indian gazelle

[Indian Gazelle is often lumped with Dorcas Gazella Gazella dorcas which ranges west to the Sahara. (Full text)

JODHPUR: The chinkara or Indian gazelle is battling for life in the desert with poachers killing several hundreds of them every year. (Full text)

Antelopes such as black buck or Indian gazelles are found in the western part of the ecoregion. (Full text)

Indian gazelle is another animal that you can see at Karera Bird Sanctuary. (Full text)

In summer coat, the Indian Gazelle is of warm biscuit, or reddish-buff colour, with the fur smooth and highly glossy. (Full text)