research Histological Characteristics of Hair Follicle Pattern in Indian Bison (Bos Gaurus), Black Buck (Antelope Cervicapra) and Nilgai (Boselaphus Tragocamelus)
The study characterized the hair follicle patterns of Indian bison, black buck, and nilgai to aid in the identification of these endangered species, which are often poached. A total of 30 skin samples were analyzed, revealing distinct histological patterns for each species. In bison, compound hair follicles were rectangular and uniformly distributed, with primary follicles associated with 3-4 secondary follicles. Black buck follicles were densely and linearly arranged, with primary follicles supported by 2-4 secondary follicles. Nilgai follicles were densely distributed, with primary follicles bilaterally surrounded by 2-3 secondary follicles. These findings provided valuable data for species identification and comparison of histological characteristics among wild ruminants.