1. Plural of blackbuck; small to medium-sized antelopes native to the Indian subcontinent, characterized by dark brown or black coats in males and lighter coats in females, with long spiral horns.
Usage: Also called Indian antelope; Endangered species in their native habitat

Examples

• The wildlife sanctuary protects a herd of blackbucks from poaching.
• Blackbucks are known for their distinctive spiral horns and graceful leaping.
• In India, blackbucks have become increasingly rare due to habitat loss.
• The male blackbucks display darker coloring than the females.
• Zoos around the world maintain breeding programs for blackbucks to prevent extinction.