
Demoiselle cranes calling at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan
Rajasthan·wildlife · birds
A large congregation of Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo), locally known as Kurja, gathers at Pakshi Chugga Ghar in Khichan, Rajasthan, India.
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This wildlife footage from Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, showcases a compelling sequence of Indian antelopes and deer, highlighting different life stages and species within the same habitat. The video opens with shots of a Chinkara fawn (Gazella bennettii), identifiable by its small, developing antlers and delicate build. Native to arid and semi-arid landscapes, the Chinkara is well adapted to the dry forests and grasslands of Ranthambore. The sequence then transitions to a Spotted Deer or Chital (Axis axis) fawn walking closely with its mother, capturing an intimate moment of maternal care and protection. Such scenes underline the importance of herd structure and vigilance in prey species. The final shot features a fully grown male Spotted Deer with large, well-developed antlers,
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