The nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) (/ ˈnilˌɡaɪ /, literally meaning "blue cow") is the largest antelope of Asia, and is ubiquitous across the northern Indian subcontinent.

Nov 28, 2025 · Nilgai, (Boselaphus tragocamelus), the largest Asian antelope (family Bovidae). The nilgai is indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and Hindus accord it the same sacred …

2 days ago · Learn about the nilgai, also known as the blue bull — its history, habitat, diet, and how this Asian species became established in Texas and Mexico.

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 …

May 27, 2024 · A nilgai is a large antelope that’s only found in the wild in India and Nepal. It is a very old and primitive type of antelope and may have arisen as far back as the late Miocene …

Jun 10, 2025 · Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is one of the world's largest antelope species that has grown into a potential problem for ranchers in South Texas. Our research-based …

The nilgai antelope was first described by Pallas in 1766. Nilgai is from the Hindi word nilgaw which means "blue bull" referring to the color of the adult male.

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 …

Sep 11, 2023 · 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 …

Nilgai are very strange-looking and distinctive animals, with slender, deer-like heads stuck clumsily onto huge muscular bodies. But the species name adds a layer of complexity to the …