Lawrence Bishnoi has been threatening Salman Khan ever since the famous Bollywood actor was involved in the alleged killing of the blackbuck in Rajasthan in 1998

Lawrence Bishnoi has been threatening Salman Khan ever since the famous Bollywood actor was involved in the alleged killing of the blackbuck in Rajasthan in 1998

Here are 10 interesting facts of the blackbuck considered sacred to the Bishnoi community-

Here are 10 interesting facts of the blackbuck considered sacred to the Bishnoi community-

1. The blackbuck is an endangered antelope found only in India in Nepal

1. The blackbuck is an endangered antelope found only in India in Nepal

2. The scientific name of this state animal of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab is Antilope cervicapra9

2. The scientific name of this state animal of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab is Antilope cervicapra9

3. The black buck, which mostly lives in open grasslands, dry scrub areas, thinly forested areas, is locally known as Kala Hiran, Sasin, Iralai Maan and Krishna Jinka.

3. The black buck, which mostly lives in open grasslands, dry scrub areas, thinly forested areas, is locally known as Kala Hiran, Sasin, Iralai Maan and Krishna Jinka.

4. These herbivorous animals cannot survive in cold climate and hence are found in the desert areas, coastal areas and Himalayan foothills where the climate is moderate

4. These herbivorous animals cannot survive in cold climate and hence are found in the desert areas, coastal areas and Himalayan foothills where the climate is moderate

5. This beautiful animal, which weighs about 30 to 40 kg and grows up to a height of 32 inches, is covered with dark brown or black, sleek fur. The chest, belly, muzzle and chin of the males are covered in white fur.

5. This beautiful animal, which weighs about 30 to 40 kg and grows up to a height of 32 inches, is covered with dark brown or black, sleek fur. The chest, belly, muzzle and chin of the males are covered in white fur.

6. One of the distinguishable features between males and females is the presence of the unique horns. The males have ringed horns that grow up to about 28 inches in length but the horns of the females are short and are not ringed or spiraled

6. One of the distinguishable features between males and females is the presence of the unique horns. The males have ringed horns that grow up to about 28 inches in length but the horns of the females are short and are not ringed or spiraled

7. The blackbuck have great eyesight, are wonderful runners and loves to feed on sedges, fall witch grass, mesquite, live oak, acacia tree leaves

7. The blackbuck have great eyesight, are wonderful runners and loves to feed on sedges, fall witch grass, mesquite, live oak, acacia tree leaves

8. According to the Sanskrit texts, the black buck is known as Krsnamrga and is believed to draw the chariot of Lord Krishna

8. According to the Sanskrit texts, the black buck is known as Krsnamrga and is believed to draw the chariot of Lord Krishna

9. It is also considered to be the vehicle of wind god Vayu, the god of divine drink Soma and the moon god Chandra

9. It is also considered to be the vehicle of wind god Vayu, the god of divine drink Soma and the moon god Chandra

10. The IUCN List has declared this species as Nearly Threatened as it is mainly hunted for its skin

10. The IUCN List has declared this species as Nearly Threatened as it is mainly hunted for its skin

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