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The blackbuck is an antelope native to the Indian subcontinent and one of the fastest land animals, capable of sustained speeds of 80 km/h. Adult males display a striking colour contrast — dark black upperparts and white underparts — while females and young are fawn-coloured. Once facing extinction due to overhunting, blackbuck populations have recovered substantially in India thanks to legal protection and community-based conservation.
Average Length
120 cm
Average Weight
35-55 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
80 km/h
Quick Facts
The blackbuck is one of the fastest animals in the world, capable of sustained speeds of 80 km/h.
Only males carry the distinctive spiralling horns and develop the dark black coat.
The blackbuck is the state animal of Punjab, Haryana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Mixed herds of 5-50
Gestation Period
180 days
Litter Size
1
Predators
Wolves, Leopards, Cheetah (historically), Humans
