Sambar (Cervus unicolor)

The sambar (Rusa unicolor) is a large deer native to the Indian subcontinent. They attain a height of 102 to 160 centimetres (40 to 63 in) at the shoulder and weigh as much as 546 kg, Head and body length varies from 1.62 to 2.7 m (5.3 to 8.9 ft), with a 22 to 35 cm (8.7 to 13.8 in) tail. In the Himalayan foothills and Myanmar it ranges up to 3,500 m (11,500 ft). The males live alone for much of the year, and the females live in small herds of up to sixteen individuals Like most deer, sambar are generally quiet, although all adults can scream or make short, high-pitched sounds when alarmed. However, they more commonly communicate by scent marking and foot stamping.

IUCN Status- Lower Risk (LC)

WLPA Schedule-III

Spotted Deer (Axis axis)

The chital or cheetal (Axis axis), also known as spotted deer or axis deer, is a deer found in the Indian subcontinent. A moderate-sized deer, male chital reach nearly 90 centimetres (35 in) and females 70 centimetres (28 in) at the shoulder. While males weigh 30–75 kilograms, the lighter females weigh 25–45 kilograms. The species is sexually dimorphic: males are larger than females, and antlers are present only on males. The upper parts are golden to rufous, completely covered in white spots. The abdomen, rump, throat, insides of legs, ears and tail are all white. The antlers, three-pronged, are nearly 1 metre (3.3 ft) long.

IUCN Status-Lower Risk (LC)

WLPA Schedule-III

Barking Deer (Muntiacus muntjak)

The Indian muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak), also called red muntjac and barking deer, is a common muntjac deer species in South and Southeast Asia. The Indian muntjac is found in tropical and subtropical deciduous forests, grasslands, savannas, and scrub forests, as well as in the hilly country on the slopes of the Himalayas. It has soft, short, brownish or greyish hair, sometimes with creamy markings. This species is omnivorous, feeding on grass, fruits, shoots, seeds, birds' eggs as well as small animals. It sometimes displays even scavenging behavior, feeding on carrion. It gives calls similar to barking, The male Indian muntjac has small, unbranched antlers which grow to about 15 centimeters (5.9 in) in length.

IUCN Status-Lower Risk (LC)

WLPA Schedule-III

Blue Bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus)

The nilgai or blue bull (Boselaphus tragocamelus) is the largest Asian antelope and is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. The nilgai stands 1–1.5 metres (3.3–4.9 ft) at the shoulder; males weigh 109–288 kilograms (240–635 lb), and the lighter females 100–213 kilograms (220–470 lb). Sexual dimorphism is prominent – while females and juveniles are orange to tawny, adult males have a bluish-grey coat. Only males possess horns, 15–24 centimetres (5.9–9.4 in) long.

IUCN Status-Lower Risk (LC)

WLPA Schedule-III

Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra)

The blackbuck also known as the Indian antelope, is an antelope found in India, Nepal and Pakistan. The blackbuck is the sole extant member of the genus Antilope. The long, ringed horns, 35–75 centimetres (14–30 in) long, are generally present only on males, though females may develop horns as well. The white fur on the chin and around the eyes is in sharp contrast with the black stripes on the face. The coat of males shows two-tone colouration: while the upper parts and outsides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are all white.

IUCN Status-Near Threatened (NT)

WLPA Schedule-I