State animal of Punjab

State animal of Punjab (Black buck) state animal of Punjab. Name of the state animal of Punjab is Black buck.Black buck live on open woodlands and semi-desert areas, but also enjoy areas with thorn or dry deciduous forest.

The weight of adult male is between 20 to 50 kg and weight of female is between 20 to 35 kg. Black bucks are slender with a head-to-body length of about 110 cm. Adult male Black Buck have black and white fur. Upper part of the body is black, while the under part and a ring around the eyes is white in color.

The males are born lighter in color, but turns darker at maturity. The color of the female is yellowish-brown on the head and along the back. Both sexes are white on the underside and insides of the legs. Old bucks are blackish brown on the back, the sides, and the front of the neck. They become almost black with age; only the nape remains brownish Rufus, and the pale lateral band disappears. Black buck have white eye rings, chin patch, chest, belly, and inner legs. In the non-breeding season, after the prig molt, adult males may lighten considerably and retain their.

Mating may occur throughout the year, the black buck has reproductive peaks from March to April, and August to October. During this time, the males occupy territories which can vary both in size and their proximity to the neighboring territory.