Four-horned Antelope
The four-horned antelope, or chousingha, is the only extant bovid with four horns and is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is the world's smallest two-horned antelope and is shy and solitary by nature, favouring dry deciduous forest with access to water. Classified as Vulnerable, it is dependent on well-protected forest habitat and is susceptible to predation by wolves, dholes, and leopards.
Average Length
80-110 cm
Average Weight
17-22 kg
Lifespan
10 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
WildAtlas insight
High elusiveness
This species is naturally difficult to observe in the wild, even where it is known to occur.
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
- Solitary
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 four-horned antelope is the only bovid in the world with four horns.
It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent and found nowhere else on Earth.
Pench, Kanha, and Bandhavgarh national parks are among its strongholds.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Solitary
Gestation Period
240 days
Litter Size
2
Predators
Tigers, Leopards, Dholes, Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for four-horned antelope? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
