Chital
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The chital, also called spotted deer and axis deer, is a deer species native to the Indian subcontinent. It was first described by Johann Christian Polycarp Erxleben in 1777. A moderate-sized deer, ma
066 Chital in Ranthambore National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
Spotted deer female
Male chital in velvet, Kanha National Park
Chital stag in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Nilgai
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The nilgai is the largest antelope in Asia. It is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent. It is the sole living member of the genus Boselaphus, which was first scientifically described by
Nilgai male
Female neelgai 1 gir 2006 karthick
Close view of a male nilgai showing the facial markings, throat patch, beard, and short horns
Skull of a nilgai