Nilgai
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The Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is an antelope.
It is one of the most commonly seen wild animals of northern India and eastern Pakistan. The mature males appear ox-like and are also known as Blue bulls. The nilgai is the biggest Asian antelope.
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