The chinkara, also called Jebeer gazelle, is a gazelle species native to Iran, Pakistan and India. Chinkara live in arid plains and hills, deserts, dry scrub and light forests. They inhabit the Kavir National Park in Iran. Chinkaras are shy and avoid human habitation.

They can go without water for long periods and can get sufficient fluids from plants and dew. Although most are seen alone, they can sometimes be spotted in groups of up to four animals. They share their habitat with several other herbivores, such as nilgai, blackbuck, chausingha, wild goats, and wild pigs.

It stands at 65 cm (26 in) tall and weighs about 23 kg (51 lb). It has a reddish-buff summer coat with smooth, glossy fur. In winter, the white belly and throat fur is in greater contrast. The sides of the face have dark chestnut stripes from the corner of the eye to the muzzle, bordered by white stripes. Its horns reach over 39 cm (15 in).