This sanctuary is home to a large population of blackbuck. The sanctuary is known for its blackbuck and wolf populations. Pataudi was arrested in October 2005 over poaching of a blackbuck and two hares . Water is a daily requirement of the blackbuck. Tal Chhapar is a refuge of the blackbuck. Tribes such as the Bishnois revere and care for most animals including the blackbuck. These birds are often found associated in the same habitat as blackbuck. The paddocks formerly housed barasingha, Ankole cattle, blackbuck and sitatunga. The scientific name of the blackbuck is "Antilope cervicapra". In some species, the males and females have differently coloured pelages (e.g. blackbuck and nyala). Blackbuck meat is highly regarded in Texas. The blackbuck is a moderately sized antelope. At Ranibennur Blackbuck Sanctuary, habitat changes have affected the populations of blackbuck and bustards. The predators of the blackbuck at Point Calimere are jackals, and sometimes village dogs. Both melanism and albinism have been observed in wild blackbuck.