BLACK BUCK OF GANJAM

BLACK BUCK OF GANJAM - BHETANAI

             The Black Buck is an antelope found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. In Ganjam District of India Black Bucks are mainly found in Bhetanai and its territorial villages. Bhetanai is a village 9 km. distance from Aska and 50 km. from Berhampur railway station. Black Bucks are also found in Buguda and its surrounding villages, Balipadar and its surrounding villages, Belaguntha, Tanarada, Gunthapoda and its surrounding villages.

             When Black Buck stands up it is 30 to 35 in high at the shoulder. Males weigh 35 to 55 kg. and females are lighter than male, weigh about 25 to 35 kg. Male Black Buck has a horn but the female hasn’t. The long ringed horns length up to 15-30 inch. The male Black Buck looks different than female. The male Black Bucks upper parts and outer sides of the legs are dark brown to black, the underparts and the insides of the legs are all white. On the other hand, females are juveniles are yellowing fawn to tan.

              Black Bucks are leaving in groups. One group consist of 15 to 50 Black Bucks. Every group has a male Black Buck leader. To become the leader of a group male Black Bucks are fighting with each other. The winner of the fight becomes the leader of that group.

             The Black Bucks inhabits grassy plains and slightly forested areas. Due to their regular need for water, they prefer areas where water is available.

             Forest department take a major role to protect these animals. But the main thing that the local people of the villages took a major part to protect them. Without them, Black Bucks cannot survive.  The farmer s of those villages suffers more. Black Bucks eat their crops. The government takes necessary steps to protect Black Bucks but didn’t take any steps towards farmer’s loss because of Black Bucks.

           If anybody interested to visit and want to see the Black Bucks then come to Bhetanai. Bus facility always available in this village. ATM is only 2 km. distance. All necessary things are available in this village. Guide facility also available. If anybody wants to take the guide, then contact Mr. Amulya Kumar Upadhyaya (President – Black Buck Management committee). He is the first Biju Pattanaik award winner for Black Buck. His contact number is 9437263033. 

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