The fact that the Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) inhabits the aridest and even open woodland areas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India tells us it can go for long periods without water. It is also very difficult to spot because it is a shy and elusive animal. It is also called the Indian antelope. The Chinkara has a reddish-buff glossy summer coat. However, the fur changes with the seasons. For example, during winter the ventral side is white and the dorsal side is a dark grayish sandy. Both males and females have straight horns, although those of females are shorter.
Chinkaras have a standing shoulder height between 24”-25.6” (61-65 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), and a body width of 9.1”-11.4” (23-29 cm). The weight of a Chinkara is between 44-55 lb (20-25 kg). Chinkaras have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
The fact that the Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) inhabits the aridest and even open woodland areas in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, and India tells us it can go for long periods without water. It is also very difficult to spot because it is a shy and elusive animal. It is also called the Indian antelope. The Chinkara has a reddish-buff glossy summer coat. However, the fur changes with the seasons. For example, during winter the ventral side is white and the dorsal side is a dark grayish sandy. Both males and females have straight horns, although those of females are shorter.
Chinkaras have a standing shoulder height between 24”-25.6” (61-65 cm), overall body length from 35.4”-47.2” (90-120 cm), standing height of roughly 29.9”-39.4” (76-100 cm), and a body width of 9.1”-11.4” (23-29 cm). The weight of a Chinkara is between 44-55 lb (20-25 kg). Chinkaras have a typical lifespan of 12-15 years.
