Most Important of Information Chinkara Deer

Chinkara Deer

Introduction:-

It is a deer-like animal which is also known as Indian Gazella. Its scientific name is Gazella Benetti. It is mainly found in South Asia. It looks like a deer. Chikara can be easily seen roaming in the grasslands. Its weight is around 25 kg and it keeps changing its colour according to different seasons. It is a shy creature and likes to settle away from humans and the human species.

It was declared the state animal of Rajasthan on 22 May 1981. At present, the state animal of Rajasthan's wild category is Chinkara and camel has been kept in the pet category. It can often be seen in Nahargarh, and Jaipur in Rajasthan.

 Found in the grasslands and desert areas of Iran and Pakistan, India, the chinkara is a species of gazelle found in South Asia. It is also known as Indian Gazelle or Gazella Benetti. It is the smallest Asian antelope. Its life expectancy is 12 – 15 years. The chinkara is classified as extremely vulnerable and has been included in the list of highly endangered species. It is declining as it is still hunted for sporting purposes.

How are chinkara lions?

On the sides of the face are stripes of dark chestnut from the corner of the eyes to the muzzle bounded by white stripes. The horns of the chinkara can grow up to 39 centimetres. Chinkara prefers to live in dry plains and hills, deserts, dry scrub and light forests. In India, they inhabit more than 80 protected areas.

Physical Characteristics of Chinkara:-

This gazelle measures 65 cm and weighs about 23 kg. During the summer, the chinkara's body coats a warm biscuit, or reddish-buff colour, with smooth, shiny fur. In winter, the white belly and throat fur are more contrasting. On the sides of the face are stripes of dark chestnut from the corner of the eyes to the muzzle bounded by white stripes. The horns of the chinkara can grow up to 39 centimetres.

Chinkara's abode:-

Chinkara prefers to live in dry plains and hills, deserts, dry scrub and light forests. In India, they inhabit more than 80 protected areas. In 2001, the Indian chinkara had a population of 100,000 with 80,000 people living in the Thar Desert. The best places to see them are various parks across India like Gir, Panna, Ranthambore and Desert National Park.

Chinkara is basically a shy and shy animal and lives away from human habitation. They prefer to be solitary, although they can sometimes be seen in small groups of three or four individuals.

This group of shy animals shares its habitat with many other herbivores such as causing, nilgai, wild goats, wild boar and blackbuck.

Chinkaras mate once a year. They have no specific breeding period, although it is mostly concentrated around autumn and spring. Males compete for access to females. The gestation period of a Chinkara is five and a half months.

chinkara diet:-

They like to eat all kinds of plants. Their favourite food is succulent grass and a variety of fruits. They have a special feature that helps them to survive against all odds. They can go without water for long periods and can also live on liquids collected from plants and dewdrops.