The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ ˈ n i l ˌ ɡ aɪ /, 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 described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766.

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 …

2024年5月27日 · 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.

5 天之前 · 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).

1995年5月1日 · Nilgai antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus Pallas) were apparently brought to the United States from India as zoo animals before the mid-1920s and were released in South Texas about 1930.

2024年2月14日 · The Nilgai antelope, also known as the “blue bull” due to its distinctive coat color, is a fascinating and significant animal in India's ecosystem. As the largest antelope species in the country, it holds a special place in the hearts of many Indians.

Boselaphus tragocamelus, also called the nilgai antelope, evolved in penninsular India during the Tertiary geological period, where they are also currently found. They were imported to the United States as zoo animals before the mid-1920s and released into Texas about 1930.

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.

2023年11月14日 · The Nilgai (Boselaphus Tragocamelus) is a large antelope native to the Indian subcontinent. Their range extends from Pakistan to parts of Northern India and Nepal. Due to the blue-grey colour of its coat, it is also known as Blue Bull.

The Nilgai, also known as the blue bull, is a large antelope species that can be found in several countries across Asia. Primarily native to the Indian subcontinent, the Nilgai is commonly spotted in countries such as India, Nepal, and Pakistan.