Takin - Wikipedia The takin (Budorcas taxicolor); ˈtɑːkɪn is a large species of ungulate of the subfamily Caprinae found in the eastern Himalayas [2] It includes four subspecies, the Mishmi takin (B t taxicolor), the golden takin (B t bedfordi), the Tibetan (or Sichuan) takin (B t tibetana), and the Bhutan takin (B t whitei)
Takin - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants Takin cows seek out areas of dense vegetation to give birth to a single kid in early spring (twins are rare) Within three days of birth, a takin kid can follow its mother through most types of terrain
Takin - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts The Takin (pronounced: tah -kin, or talk -in) is a large goat -like animal that lives in the Himalayan Mountains They look slightly similar to the mountain goat of North America, but their snouts are more humped, and their horns curve out and back
Takin Animal Facts - Budorcas taxicolor - A-Z Animals The takin, also known as the cattle chamois or the gnu goat, looks like a cross between a cow, an antelope, and a goat But don’t be fooled by its strange appearance This species is supremely well adapted for some of the most rugged terrains on the planet
Takin | Giant Cattle, Himalayan, Bovid | Britannica Takin, (Budorcas taxicolor), heavily built, hoofed mammal of Southeast Asia, belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla) The takin lives singly or in small herds in the mountains, usually below the timberline
7 Terrific Takin Facts - Fact Animal Takins look a lot like a wildebeest bred with a muskox to make some kind of character from Greek mythology They’re over two meters long, over a meter at the shoulder, and have thick, shaggy coats and a powerful build Their heads are enormous and both sexes have horns that grow to over half a metre in length
Takin - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers A takin has split hooves that give it good footing on steep, rocky hillsides Thick, shaggy fur helps it stay warm in the winter, and so does that super-sized snout!
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Meet the Takin: The Largest Mammal You’ve Never Heard Of The takin – which can reach weights up to 770 pounds (350 kg) – is arguably the largest terrestrial mammal that lives in obscurity While it is the national mammal of Bhutan, you are unlikely to find it in a cartoon, as a sports mascot or in a popular nature documentary
Definitive Guide To Takin Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status, Zoo . . . The takin (Budorcas taxicolor) is a large, muscular, ungulate native to the mountainous regions of the Eastern Himalayas and neighboring areas of Asia Often compared to a goat or an antelope, it is a member of the Bovidae family and represents a unique evolutionary lineage