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In India they call it blue cow. it is an english translation literally. Do not know if english has a proper name. They may have a light bluish tinge in their neck or so.. my photo does not show it..nor have I ever noticed.. very tough to notice.. google and you may find. Like I said I just shoot pictures.. no time to do research on my subjects as of now!! :-0
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), sometimes called nilgau, is an antelope, and is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of central and northern India and eastern Pakistan; it is also present in parts of southern Nepal. The mature males appear ox-like and are also known as blue bulls. The nilgai is the biggest Asian antelope.
Yes.. u r right it is the Nilgai.. I did not know in english too it is called the same.. [and as u know I have no time to search this now!!! am sooo busssyy!!] ... so just made a literal translation ..but good that you have given the details.. yes it is also an antelope variety.. I knew that though but forgot!!! My mind is soooooooo busy..!! lol !!
But do also give names to my other birds ..here that are posted ot will be posted.
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Hi Shantanu,
where does the adjective "blue" come from in its´name?
In India they call it blue cow. it is an english translation literally. Do not know if english has a proper name. They may have a light bluish tinge in their neck or so.. my photo does not show it..nor have I ever noticed.. very tough to notice.. google and you may find. Like I said I just shoot pictures.. no time to do research on my subjects as of now!! :-0
The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), sometimes called nilgau, is an antelope, and is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of central and northern India and eastern Pakistan; it is also present in parts of southern Nepal. The mature males appear ox-like and are also known as blue bulls. The nilgai is the biggest Asian antelope.
Yes.. u r right it is the Nilgai.. I did not know in english too it is called the same.. [and as u know I have no time to search this now!!! am sooo busssyy!!] ... so just made a literal translation ..but good that you have given the details.. yes it is also an antelope variety.. I knew that though but forgot!!! My mind is soooooooo busy..!!
lol !!
But do also give names to my other birds ..here that are posted ot will be posted.
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