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Meet the Blackbuck

About the Blackbuck

The Blackbuck is one of the few antelope species whose color differs between the sexes. Male Blackbucks are mostly rich dark brown, with white underparts and inside their legs. Females tend to be mostly yellowish, with the same white underparts and insides of the legs as males. Males tend to become darker with age. They have a graceful and slender build, like most antelopes. 

Height2’3″ to 2’9″ (at the shoulder)
Weight70 to 95 pounds
DietGrasses, herbs
Gestation Period5-6 months
Life Span15-18 years
ThreatsNatural predators, habitat loss
 

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Nestled in 90 acres in Broken Bow, OK, Beavers Bend Safari Park is home to a variety of animals like Bison, Zebra, Ostrich, Zubu, Deer, and more.

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