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Research Paper | Agriculture and Animal Sciences | India | Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024 | Popularity: 4.7 / 10
Study on the Docility Pattern of Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) in the Gopalganj District of Bihar
Anjali Srivastava, Rana Vikram Singh
Abstract: Nilgai is a hoofed ungulate and largest antelope in Asia It is endemic to peninsular India having prominent sexual dimorphism and partially gregarious in nature. The present paper deals with the study conducted on the docile behaviour pattern of Nilgai in the Gopalganj district of Bihar. The method followed was direct sighting and observation using camera photography, questionnaire method, survey form direct conversations with the local inhabitants. The local village population were not well acknowledged with the docile behaviour of the Nilgai. It was observed that Nilgai was very comfortable with cattle, grass egret. If possible this docility can be harnessed for beneficial purpose to mankind.
Keywords: Antelope, Dimorphism, Docile, Endemic, Gregarious, Ungulate
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024
Pages: 1456 - 1458
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR24523151653
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