The Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) or Indian gazelle stands about 65 cm high and weighs around 23 kg. In summer its coat is a brown or reddish-buff color, with the fur smooth and highly glossy. In winter the white belly and throat fur is in sharper contrast. The tail is medium long and the chinkara can be easily recognized by the constant flickering of the tail. The average horn length of males is 25.5-30.5 cm (10-12 in) measured over the curve, with record horns reaching just over 39cm (15.5in).
The Chinkara is almost wholly nocturnal in foraging activity, though they will emerge to start feeding before sunset. Chinkaras are adapted to browsing and they will feed on various bushes and green twigs. They also take leaves of different plants and can go without water for days. A very adaptable animal, it seems to be able to exist in extensive sand-dune areas down to sea level as well as in stony plateaus and low hilly regions up to 1,500 m elevation.
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The Chinkara is almost wholly nocturnal in foraging activity, though they will emerge to start feeding before sunset. Chinkaras are adapted to browsing and they will feed on various bushes and green twigs. They also take leaves of different plants and can go without water for days. A very adaptable animal, it seems to be able to exist in extensive sand-dune areas down to sea level as well as in stony plateaus and low hilly regions up to 1,500 m elevation.
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