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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
WildAtlas insight
Low elusiveness
This species is generally easier to observe in the wild, based on its typical traits and behavior.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Mammal
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Herd
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
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
Herd
Gestation Period
180 days
Litter Size
1
Predators
Wolves, Leopards, Cheetah (historically), Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for blackbuck? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
