by Thomas | Nov 8, 2015 | Animals, BR Hills, Endangered Species, Featured, India, South India
We have been visiting the BRT wildlife sanctuary situated in BR Hills for many years now. We make it a point to visit BRT atleast once a year because in our opinion it is the most beautiful of all the sanctuaries in Karnataka. As we entered the sanctuary during the...
by Thomas | Sep 6, 2010 | Animals, Endangered Species, India, Tumkur
The Blackbuck is one of the four species of Antelopes found in India. These graceful animals were seen in large numbers at the beginning of the century. However, due to extensive poaching and habitat loss, it is a pity that their conservation status is “Near...
by Thomas | Mar 15, 2009 | Animals, Endangered Species, Featured, India, Tumkur
The Blackbuck is considered to be the most beautiful of all antelopes because of the male’s striking black and white pelage and long spiral horns. This species once roamed in huge herds throughout the open woodlands and cultivated tracts of India; today its...