1. A small, dark-colored antelope native to India, with long spiral horns in the male.
Usage: Also called Indian antelope.; The male is typically dark brown or black; the female is lighter colored.

Examples

• The blackbuck is one of the fastest land animals in Asia.
• Blackbucks are found in grasslands and open forests across India.
• The male blackbuck's spiral horns can grow up to 28 inches long.
• Conservation efforts have helped protect blackbuck populations in their native habitat.
• Blackbucks are herbivores that graze on grass and leaves.