The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ ˈnilˌɡaɪ /, literally meaning "blue cow") is the largest antelope of Asia, and is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent. It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus, which was first scientifically described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766.

2025年1月28日 · nilgai, (Boselaphus tragocamelus), the largest Asian antelope (family Bovidae). The nilgai is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and Hindus accord it the same sacred status as cattle (both belong to the subfamily Bovinae). Accordingly, the nilgai is the only one of the four Indian antelopes that is still abundant.

2024年5月27日 · Nilgai means “blue cow” in Hindi and describes the lovely bluish-gray color of the male’s coat. It’s not only the biggest antelope found in Asia, it’s one of the oldest species of antelope in the world. Scientists believe that this big-bodied animal with its slender legs showed up as long as 5 million years ago and hasn’t changed much since.

The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest Asian antelope and is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is the sole member of the genus Boselaphus and was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1766. The nilgai has been associated with Indian culture since the …

大蓝羚（学名：Boselaphus tragocamelus）：是偶蹄目、牛科、蓝羚属的食草动物，是亚洲最大的羚羊。 大蓝羚的俗名大多源自于雄性独有的蓝灰色皮毛。 雌性的皮毛则为红褐色。 脸孔及耳朵上有白色斑点，喉部下方则有白色“胡须”。 大蓝羚的体型奇特，四只瘦小的腿支撑着相当强健的躯干及有力的颈部和肩部。 雄性的头顶长有圆锥形的短角，长度可达20-25 厘米。 栖息在草原及林地，会避开茂密的森林，喜欢栖息在草原及有丛林的小山，很少会横渡沼泽。 是日间活动的动 …

2023年9月11日 · Nilgai are native to India and Pakistan, where they are the largest species of antelope. Nilgai were imported into Texas as game animals and have readily established free-ranging populations.

The nilgai is also known as the bluebuck or blue bull. Their name when literally translated means 'blue cow.' Asia is the native home of the nilgai where they have already gone extinct in Bangladesh. A large population has been established in Mexico and the United States where they were originally released for hunting.

The blue bull, the Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), is the largest Asian antelope native to the Indian subcontinent. Its distinct physical characteristics include a robust body and slender legs, with adult males featuring a unique bluish-grey coat, setting them apart in their native habitats.

1995年5月1日 · Nilgai antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus Pallas) were apparently brought to the United States from India as zoo animals before the mid-1920s and were released in South Texas about 1930. The Hindi word nilgaw ("blue bull") refers to the bluish color of the adult male, and blue bull is another name for the animal.

Nilgai, also known as the blue bull or Boselaphus tragocamelus, is a large antelope species native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the most iconic animals in India and holds important cultural significance for many communities.