Blackbuck

Blackbuck is an antelope found in India and Nepal. It lives in grassy plains and lightly forested regions with perennial water sources. Also known as Indian Antelope, this species is categorised as Schedule 1 animal under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and is considered as vulnerable by the Red Data Book.

According to the latest census, blackbuck population in Odisha has doubled in the last 6 years. The census conducted by the state forest department found that there are 7,358 blackbucks, of which 4,196 are females, 1,712 are males and 1,450 young.