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Male blackbucks fighting


Male blackbucks fighting
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Copyright: Anil Purohit (purohit) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 16 W: 12 N: 82] (787)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-18
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Nikon D 50, Nikkor 70-300 G
Exposure: f/8, 1/1250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Theme(s): The Heaven of Black-bucks -- Tal Chhapar Sanctuary [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2010-08-20 5:07
Viewed: 3700
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have taken this shot at Tal Chhapar Black-buck Sanctuary.
Classification Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order : Artiodactyla
Family : Bovidae
Subfamily: Antilopinae
Genus : Antilope Pallas
Species : A. cervicapra
Zoological name : Antilope cervicapra
Found In Corbett , Bandhavgarh, Velavadar and Kanha National Park & Tal Chhapar Black-buck Sanctuary in India.
Physical appearance : Adult male Black Buck have black and white fur. Upper part of the body is black, while the under part and a ring around the eyes is white in colour. Even the fawns have these markings. The males are born lighter in colour, but turns darker at maturity. The females are usually hornless. Males have 24 inches long horns, which are twisted in tight spiral. They are about five feet long and weigh about 85 pounds. Males are dark brown in colour, while the young ones and females are light brown in colour. Black Bucks have the capacity to run 50 miles per hour. It is one of the fastest animal in the world.

Species : Antelope cervicapra cervicapra, Antelope cervicapra rajputanae, Antelope cervicapra centrali and Antelope cervicapra rupicapra

Presence in India : Black Buck are commonly found in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujrat, and parts of Central India. They are also easily spotted at the Corbett , Bandhavgarh, Velavadar and Kanha National Park in India.

Habitat : Black Buck live in open plains, grass lands, dry thorn and scrub lands. They live in herds of 20- 30 individuals.

Diet : Black Buck are herbivorous. They prefer eating Grasses, fruits, pods, flowers, shrubs and herbs.

Reproduction : Male Black Buck attain sexual maturity in 3 years and the female black buck in approximately 2 years. Females attain sexual maturity much faster than the females. Males hold their nose up and place their horns parallel to their back, to attract the females during the mating season. Gestation period rests for ten months. Mating season of the Black Buck rests from August to October and March to April. Females can give birth twice in the 14 months to one or two young ones at a time. Young ones remain with their mother up to the age of one year. Males remains in sexual excitement throughout the year.

Conservation status : Black Buck is an highly endangered species. Wildlife parks and zoos are breeding this beautiful species to increase its population. Black buck is one of 26 species of mammals, which have been declared endangered. Poaching and habitat destruction has seriously affected the population of the Black Bucks. It is usually haunted for its skin, flesh and also for sports. It is also haunted for meat. Black Buck also holds the cultural importance in Hinduism and Buddhism. In the 19 th and 20 th century Black Buck was the most haunted animal all over India.

Lifespan : Few Black Bucks live more than 12 years. Lifespan of the Black Buck is about 16 years.

Source: Eco India
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Hi Anil,
A lovely black & white capture of these male black bucks fighting. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Anil,
Very nice capture here. I like the effect of the black and white. What a great moment to have seen and photographed. Thanks for sharing.
-Matt

Hello Anil,
Very interesting moment! exhaustive note.
Regards
Lucja

Hello Anil,

Very fine image of the sparring balck bucks, aptly made into b&w, action and mood is good, I personally would have wished little more space all around.

Dear Mr. Anil, Greetings from Chennai;
Well captured duel of the black bucks, perfect timing, and the B/W effect adds to the mood.
Thanks for sharing my friend. FRANCO.

Namastay Anil
wonderful capture of male black bucks fighting. Looking this scene in nature must be exciting. great timing and great shot. POV/DOF and composition great. nicely composed. thanks for sharing, well done
Ahmet

This absolutely too good.

Hi Anil,
what a wonderful picture taken with superb sharpness in a fantastic pose, marvellous colours in a great composition.
Prateek

  • Great 
  • ankit (8)
  • [2010-09-03 17:49]

Hi Anil
This is an excellent shot with very nice colors, sharpness, and details. Well done.
Regards
Ankit

  • Great 
  • bipin (2)
  • [2010-09-08 2:10]

Hi Anil,
The image has excellent details, a clean BG that brings out the subject and fine colors. It's also well-composed.
Best regards!
Bipin

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