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Day Seven of sailing the Black Country Ring, on the narrowboat Black Buck, from Stafford to Gailey in Staffordshire.
A common animal in the ever shrinking grasslands of the state. These are all females and they were just starting their day. Since it was a protected area, there is no predator that could hunt them - except of course people. In other areas, they are targeted for their meat. I believe something similar could be happening in the grassland once they cross the imaginary boundaries which the animals don't understand.
The place had a pretty large herd of maybe 100 of them. A pattern we saw is that one male would have a large number of females in its protection along with a couple of other younger males too. When the younger males get cocky (literally!!), a quick battle decides the winner.
As we got a bit closer, both the adult females got protective of the young doe which was literally running and hopping all around. I am not sure how old she was, but it was a joy seeing it run and the mom / adults chasing it to make sure that it wasn't close to us.
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A cute fawn was guarded by two female Blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) while they were offering a charming glance at my silent presence. The beautiful symmetry and the attentive postures of them against a delightful backdrop bokeh just made it a clear eye catching composition for any Nature lover. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
Bubo bengalensis is a common resident of most parts of the Indian Subcontinent. We surprised this fellow at an abandoned well near Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
A male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was marching in its natural habitat with a Royal attitude. The kingdom belongs to him and the steps are majestic looking against such lovely backdrop bokeh here. This unique composition is a visual pleasure to any Nature Lover around the World. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
The blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope. The species was described and given its binomial name by Swedish zoologist Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
Its generic name stems from the Latin word antalopus ("horned animal"). The specific name cervicapra is composed of the Latin words cervus ("deer") and capra ("she-goat"). The vernacular name "blackbuck" is a reference to the dark brown to black color of the dorsal (upper) part of the coat of the male.
Blackbuck Conservation Area. Nepal
Stumbled upon a Harrier roosting place quite by accident and came across this Montagu's Harrier. The trick with the Harriers is to sit on the ground and the birds won't notice until reasonably close and hence we can good shots. In a normal grassland, we would be worried about snakes and other reptiles, but this grassland was quite rocky and much of the grass was quite low thanks to the Blackbuck Antelopes.
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L'antilope cervicapre est herbivore, son régime alimentaire se compose surtout de graminées. C’est un ruminant. Elle mâche les aliments, très peu dans un premier temps puis les avale. Après réactions avec des bactéries qui se trouvent dans la première partie de son estomac elle régurgite la nourriture et la mâche bien plus longuement. Après avoir de nouveau été avalés, les aliments prennent le cours normal dans les intestins
A relatively rare picture of a fallow black buck, together with a more usually marked one. Some of you will know why I called it Vulcan.
The males are fighting and at least one female is paying attention.
This is on a ranch that belongs to a good friend of mine.
The one on the right finally gave up and ran off.
"It's always darkest before dawn. So if you are going to steal your neighbor's newspaper that is the best time to do it."
A male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was offering with a gorgeous look in a perfectly alert posture. The standing stance with such a beautiful expression on eyes made this composition a poetic one. The backdrop bokeh there was perfectly complemented the colours of this mature male. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
May this giant leap symbolizes our progress in this "Happy New Year". A male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was moving fast with a majestic leap while crossing a path in its habitat. It was the perfect timing, highlighting the majestic streamline body of the antelope stretched beautifully in the action against a delightful smooth bokeh. Though the shot taken during a low light evening action, the composition have the charm to impress any Nature lover. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
In the battle-grounds of life only strong will survive. After a fight, a male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was sending the defeated rival with a hard chase in style. In the peak of actions they were frozen in their natural habitat. Interestingly, the vast natural grassland was the battle ground for the males and they were huge in numbers, trying their strengths to establish the dominance hierarchy. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
Taken in our backyard in the spring of 2005. These Axis Deer and Blackbuck Antelope still visit our yard regularly, but I like this image because of all the antlered Axis bucks in one place. Thanks to lenabem for her wonderful texture www.flickr.com/photos/42396059@N07/5029046733/.
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"The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they moved finished and whole, gifted with extension of the senses that we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren. They are not underlings. They are other nations, caught with us in the net of life and time, fellow participants in the splendor and travails of earth."
~Henry Beston, The Outermost House, 1928
The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kg (44–126 lb), with an average of 38 kg (84 lb). Females are lighter, weighing 20–33 kg (44–73 lb) or 27 kg (60 lb) on average. Males have 35–75 cm (14–30 in) long, ringed horns, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coats of males show a two-tone colouration; while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are white. Females and juveniles are yellowish fawn to tan. The blackbuck is the sole living member of the genus Antilope and was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. The antelope is native to and found mainly in India, while it is locally extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Formerly widespread, only small, scattered herds are seen today, largely confined to protected areas. During the 20th century, blackbuck numbers declined sharply due to excessive hunting, deforestation, and habitat degradation. The blackbuck has been introduced in Argentina and the United States. In India, hunting of blackbuck is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The blackbuck has significance in Hinduism; Indian and Nepali villagers do not harm the antelope. 26664
This pretty female Blackbuck Antelope would be the first to come up for corn when I tossed a pail or so of it out in the evening for the deer and antelope. She would trot up, then come in slowly, watching me while she began crunching on the corn kernels, about ten feet away. Once she started eating, then the rest would come in, too. We left Texas in mid-May to travel and escape the heat and extreme drought for the summer. Unfortunately, my animal friends did not have that option. I miss them very much and hope I will see them again this fall.
This will be my last Texas image for a while. Next up: northwestern lower peninsula of Michigan.
Texture by rubyblossom.
Explore 07/26/11, #138.
Day Seven of sailing the Black Country Ring, on the narrowboat Black Buck, from Stafford to Gailey in Staffordshire.
You have to view large to see the Blackbuck Antelope. Through the redbud and over the hill you can see the top of another windmill.
I will be off a few days. Catch you later.
Happy Windmill Wednesday.
A male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) was inspecting my presence with great interest in a perfectly alert posture. The standing stance with such a beautiful symmetry gave it a unique looks. The backdrop bokeh there was perfectly complemented the colours of this mature male. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
Day Four of sailing the Black Country Ring, on the narrowboat Black Buck, from Curdworth in Sutton Coldfield to Hopwas in Tamworth.
antilope cervicapra
The blackbuck is an antilope species that lives on open plains and in open woodlands in Northwest and in a few areas in Central India.
Adult males are dark brown to velvet black and females are tawny, all with white below.
Blackbuck are grazers. They can reach speeds of 80km/h (50mph) and historically their main predator was the cheetah which is now extinct on the Indian subcontinent.
Velavadar NP ( sometimes referred to as Blackbuck NP) is a main stronghold for this species.
Indische antilope
antilope cervicapre ou indienne
Hirschziegenantilope
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Shot at Velavadar Blackbuck National Park with our guide
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A male blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) grazes at the Fossil Rim Wildlife center near Glen Rose, Texas. Once abundant, blackbuck antelope are now very rare in the wild outside of game preserves in India. Hunting for meat and trophies, as well as habitat destruction, has severely reduced the numbers of wild blackbuck.
One of the few antelope which exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism, males and females are readily distinguishable. Only males have ridged, spiral horns that can grow to more than 29 inches. All young are born tan, but males gradually darken to deep brown or black with age. Females remain a light tan with white markings and bellies.
Dominant males command a territory of 3-40 acres that includes a harem of females and young.
The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope native to India and Nepal. It inhabits grassy plains and lightly forested areas with perennial water sources. It stands up to 74 to 84 cm (29 to 33 in) high at the shoulder. Males weigh 20–57 kg (44–126 lb), with an average of 38 kg (84 lb). Females are lighter, weighing 20–33 kg (44–73 lb) or 27 kg (60 lb) on average. Males have 35–75 cm (14–30 in) long, ringed horns, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coats of males show a two-tone colouration; while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are white. Females and juveniles are yellowish fawn to tan. The blackbuck is the sole living member of the genus Antilope and was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Two subspecies are recognized. The antelope is native to and found mainly in India, while it is locally extinct in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Formerly widespread, only small, scattered herds are seen today, largely confined to protected areas. During the 20th century, blackbuck numbers declined sharply due to excessive hunting, deforestation, and habitat degradation. The blackbuck has been introduced in Argentina and the United States. In India, hunting of blackbuck is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. The blackbuck has significance in Hinduism; Indian and Nepali villagers do not harm the antelope. R_21276
Two male Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) were trying their strengths against each other in a deadlock position with their horns. The something very special about the composition is that the other two males in the backdrop were positioned symmetrically to judge out the outcome of their dominance hierarchy. The natural backdrop here is perfect for this fighting males composition. Pics was taken from Tal Chhapar Sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.
We see photos of birds in flight, here a snap of a Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra) in flight!
A foggy winter morning @ Velavadar Black Buck National Park, Gujarat, India
Dec. 2014
Canon EOS 7D + 55-250mm
This beautiful female Nilgai was seen in the early morning in Velavadar National Park (also called Blackbuck NP) in Gujarat, located in the north west of India.
Nilgai are Asia's largest antelopes with males weighing up to 275kgs (600lbs) and having a shoulder height of 160cm (well over 5 feet).
These males are also called Blue Bulls because of the blueish shine on their coat and they have short and very sharp horns.
The females do not have horns and have a rufous color, often mixed with some grey.
This is a link to an image of a large male Blue Bull
www.flickr.com/photos/cirdan-travels/50389147262/in/datep...
boselaphus tragocamelus
nijlgau
antilope nilgaut
Nilgauantilope
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The golden yellow grass lit by the evening golden sun provided a wonderful backdrop to the blackbucks photography - they would go into deeper grass and then remerge. This shot was taken in Velavadar blackbuck sanctuary in Gujarat, about 3 hours drive from Ahmedabad.
Mythical Beauty - With its beautiful coloration & spiral horns, the Blackbuck, is in my opinion one of the most beautiful antelope in the world - looking straight out of a storybook.
Special thanks to my local guide for realizing my dream of seeing the large herds of this species and making this image possible.
IG: @sswildlife
Species: Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
Location: Gujarat, IN
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 + EF 600mm IS II + EF 1.4x III Extender
Settings: 1/3200s, ISO: 400, f/8 @840mm EFL, Handheld w Beanbag Support, Electronic Shutter
You may like to see my Photoblog on Velavadar Blackbuck sanctuary at www.jagadipsingh.blogspot.in
In Velavadar Black buck sanctuary, Gujarat, India.
Thousands of Singing Bushlarks are breeding in the grassland of Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary, Rajasthan.August 2017
Male blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) graze at the Fossil Rim Wildlife center near Glen Rose, Texas. Once abundant, blackbuck antelope are now very rare in the wild outside of game preserves in India. Hunting for meat and trophies, as well as habitat destruction, has severely reduced the numbers of wild blackbuck. Fossils Rim in the US is a center for threatened and endangered wildlife.
Blackbuck is one of the few antelope species which exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism. Males and females are readily distinguishable. Only males have ridged, spiral horns that can grow to more than 29 inches. All young are born tan, but males gradually darken to deep brown or black with age. Females remain a light tan with white markings and bellies.
Dominant males command a territory of 3-40 acres that includes a harem of females and young.
A pair of young male Blackbuck spar in Velavadar National Park, Gujarat, India. The Blackbuck, also known as the Indian Antelope, is found in India and Nepal. The Blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope.
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