Rare Pleasure Moment : Blackbucks
Blackbuck Mating ¦ Near Bhandara, Maharashtra ¦ Aug 2020
Exif : f 5.6, Shutter 1/400, ISO 640, 500mm
Nikon D500, Nikkor 200-500
During breeding season, males defend grassland areas tirelessly in order to keep the largest group of females with them for the longest period of time. This is primarily achieved with posturing and threatening gestures, but fighting with the sharp horns does occur.
Rutting bucks pursue and herd females, approaching with prancing steps, a curled tail, and their swollen preorbital glands everted while emitting throaty grunts. If females are suitably impressed with a male\'s fighting ability and territory, they will mate with him.
With a six-month gestation period, blackbuck can produce two young per year.
Sandeep A Pande, India, Nagpur
