Pantholops hodgsonii (Abel, 1826)

Chiru

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Mating occurs in November and December (2), at this time males fight fiercely in an effort to control access to groups of 10 – 20 females (4). Females migrate north to give birth, over 300 km away, in June and July (2). A single calf is usually born, although life expectancy is extremely low in this harsh environment (2). Tibetan antelope are extremely wary and alert; partially concealed, they rest in depressions dug into the soil, which provide protection from mountain winds and predation (4). Herds mainly browse in the morning and evening, resting at midday (4).
"Pantholops hodgsonii (Abel, 1826)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/344584". Accessed 20 Mar 2010.