Chiru Goat

India’s Environment Ministry has ruled out the possibility of conservation breeding of the Chiru goat.

Description

The Tibetan antelope is a medium-sized antelope, with a shoulder height of about 83 cm (33 in) in males, and 74 cm (29 in) in females. Males are significantly larger than females, weighing about 39 kg (86 lb), compared with 26 kg (57 lb), and can also be readily distinguished by the presence of horns and by black stripes on the legs, both of which the females lack.

Distribution and Habitat

Endemic to the Tibetan Plateau, the Tibetan antelope inhabits open alpine and cold ....

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