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 …

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 status as cattle …

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 factsheet provides …

May 27, 2024 · The name nilgai is Hindi for “blue cow.” Evolution and Origins It seems that the nilgai antelope (Boselaphus tragocamelus Pallas) were originally transported from India to the United …

5 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 Simon …

Aug 19, 2025 · The nilgai, also known as the “blue bull,” is the largest antelope native to Asia. Its common name, derived from Hindi, describes the bluish-gray coat of adult males. This mammal …

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. The species name, is derived from 'bos', …

Nilgai have thick necks, deep, muscular bodies, and spindly little moose legs beneath them. Perhaps the least strange thing about this antelope is the lack of rings around its horns. This is unusual – possibly …

Sep 11, 2023 · A species account of Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) in Texas. This includes a physical description, geographic distribution, a list of subspecies, habitats, population status and …