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BRIGHTS ZOO
3425 HWY 11E
Limestone, TN 37861

Tel: (423) 257-1927

Beginning in 2008, we opened the gates for School Tours of our facility. This half-day excursion is designed to educate children of any grade level about pivotal issues concerning the support and welfare of animals everywhere. The education program is divided into four different areas of emphasis.

Please take a moment and sign our guestbook.

Blackbuck Antelope

Distribution Map

[Antilope cervicapra]
Habitat: Open grasslands and scrublands
Height: 32"
Weight: Male (80-95 lbs) Female (55-60 lbs)
Max Lifespan: 16 years
Gestation Period: 5 months
Number of Young: 1
Horns: Males (Females rarely)

- several reinstroductions made from captive bred stock in Texas
- more black buck in this country than in nature
- can run almost 50 mph when necessary
- females usually produce a single fawn every six months
- according to Hindu mythology, the Blackbuck or "Krishna Jinka" is considered the vehicle (vahana) of the Moon-god