RANTHAMBORE Chinkara (Indian gazelle) in Ranthambore
Chinkara (Indian gazelle) (Gazella bennettii): The open Kundal grassland of zone 6 and the dry outer park.
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In one line: Chinkara (Indian gazelle) (Gazella bennettii) — IUCN Red List: Least Concern. The open Kundal grassland of zone 6 and the dry outer park.
| Scientific name | Gazella bennettii |
| IUCN status (global) | Least Concern |
| Legal protection in India | Schedule I. |
| Where our guides see it most | zone 6 (Kundal), zone 10 (Aantri) |
“Where our guides see it most” is a habitat pattern from our own safaris in recent seasons, not a live location. Content checked 4 November 2026.
Identification
A small, pale fawn gazelle with a dark side stripe and ringed horns in both sexes; about 20–25 kg.
Habitat in Ranthambore
The open Kundal grassland of zone 6 and the dry outer park.
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Small groups; can go without drinking for long periods, taking moisture from plants.
When to look
The Kundal grassland of zone 6, morning or afternoon.
Worth knowing
Ranthambore is one of the few tiger reserves where gazelle and tiger share ground.
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Long sightlines: 400 mm or more.
Conservation
Schedule I. Status is the IUCN Red List global category; it describes the species worldwide, not the Ranthambore population.
Other wildlife of Ranthambore
Bengal tiger · Indian leopard · Sloth bear · Striped hyena · Golden jackal · Mugger (marsh crocodile) · Sambar deer · Chital (spotted deer) · Nilgai (blue bull) · Wild boar · Hanuman langur · Red-headed vulture · Indian peafowl · Caracal
Dated sightings archive
Verified entries for this species from our sightings archive: dated, zone-level, sourced. Not a live position.
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Sources and how we know
Species facts follow standard references (IUCN Red List, the Wildlife Institute of India and NTCA status reports). “Where our guides see it most” is our drivers’ own experience from recent seasons: a habitat pattern, never a live location or a promise.
- Research IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (global categories)
- Research Status of Tigers in India 2022: summary report (NTCA and Wildlife Institute of India)
- Official National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Government of India
- Official Rajasthan Forest Department
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