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Four-horned antelope

Tetracerus quadricornis

Four-horned antelope (Tetracerus quadricornis)Vulnerable

Photo: Mohan Raj · CC BY-SA 3.0

Mammalherbivore

The chousingha is a petite antelope found in India and Nepal, known for its unusual four horns. Unlike most antelopes, it sports two pairs of horns—one set between its ears and a smaller pair on its forehead. Its golden-tan coat and slender build help it blend into dry forests and grasslands.

  • Males grow two sets of horns, with the rear pair reaching up to 12 cm long.
  • Weighs between 17–22 kg, standing about 55–64 cm tall at the shoulder.
  • The front horns can be so short they look like furry bumps.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Tetracerus quadricornis
Habitat
Forest, Grassland
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
small
IUCN Red List
Vulnerable (VU)
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