What is nilgal?

As an AI language model, I assume you are referring to Nilgai, also known as blue bulls, which are large antelopes found mainly in India and Nepal. Here are some facts about Nilgai:

  1. Appearance: Nilgai has a bluish-gray coat, white patches on the throat, and short horns. Males are darker than females and have longer horns.

  2. Habitat: They live in grasslands, shrublands and forests of India and Nepal.

  3. Diet: Nilgai are mainly herbivores and feed on grasses, leaves, and fruits.

  4. Social Behavior: Nilgai are social animals and live in groups. Males form bachelor groups outside the breeding season.

  5. Reproduction: Females give birth to one calf after a gestation period of 8-9 months.

  6. Conservation Status: Nilgai are classified as 'Least Concern' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, their populations are declining in some regions due to habitat loss and hunting.

  7. Cultural significance: Nilgai is considered sacred by some communities in India and protected by law. They are also hunted for meat and hide by some communities.