Nilgai in Crop Field

Nilgai in Crop Field. Nilgai antelope (blue bull) standing in a fresh green crop field at the edge of wetland habitat. Greater Noida, India. 

The nilgai or blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest Asian antelope, endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is the sole living member of the genus Boselaphus. Nilgai’s are large animals and stand at 1–1.5 metres at the shoulder. The males weigh up to 310 kilograms and the lighter females up to 240 kilograms. Both males and females have a short mane. Nilgai are Sexually dimorphic. Females and juveniles have orangey brown coats whilst adult males have a bluish-grey coat. Another visible difference is that only the male Nilgai have horns.

These large antelopes inhabit a wide range of habitats but have a preference for grasslands, plains, scrub and woodlands, avoiding very dense forests. They graze mostly on grass and are frequently seen in boggy wetland habitats where there is good grazing year round.

You can find out more about Blue bulls here.