The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ ˈnilˌɡaɪ /, 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.

2025年1月28日 · 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).

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 · What is a nilgai? 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.

The nilgai is also known as the bluebuck or blue bull. Their name when literally translated means 'blue cow.' Asia is the native home of the nilgai where they have already gone extinct in Bangladesh.

The Blue Bull, also known as the “nilgai,” is a large hoofed mammal. These antelopes live throughout most of India, and they are quite common. These mammals are some of the largest antelope species in Asia, though there are larger African antelope species.

The Nilgai, also known as the blue bull, is a large antelope species native to the Indian subcontinent. When it comes to reproduction, the gestation period for Nilgai is approximately 8 to 9 months. Female Nilgai typically give birth to a single calf, although twins are not uncommon.

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.

The Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is one of the largest species of Asian antelope native to the Indian subcontinent. The name ‘nilgai’ translates to ‘blue cow’. The nilgai has been associated with Indian culture since the Vedic period (1500–500 BC), acquiring a sacred status in Hinduism as a mother animal.

Nilgai are the largest Asian antelope. There is debate as to the origin of the name "nilgai." Literally translated, it means blue cow. Some feel this indicates the reverence in which the Tharu residents held the animal.