Chiru

Chiru is a name that may refer to more than one topic. In Tibetan contexts, chiru is the common name for the Tibetan antelope, Pantholops hodgsonii, a herbivore native to the high-altitude plains of the Tibetan Plateau. Chiru are adapted to cold, arid environments and have a pale fawn coat, with long, backward-curving horns in males. The species is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with populations that have declined due to poaching for their fine underfur, which is used to weave shahtoosh, a luxury fabric, as well as habitat loss from grazing and development. Conservation efforts include anti-poaching patrols, habitat protection, and cross-border cooperation, along with protected areas within parts of its range.

Chiru is also a nickname for Chiranjeevi, an Indian film actor and politician recognized for his work in Telugu cinema. Born Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad in 1955, he rose to fame in the 1980s and has acted in hundreds of films, earning numerous awards. He later entered politics.

Beyond these, chiru may appear as a given name or nickname in various languages and regions, and may be used in different contexts without related connection. When encountered, the meaning is usually determined by the surrounding context.