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. …

A takin signals aggression with a head-down posture, holding its neck horizontal and rigid, with its head and horns hooked to one side. A lowered head, an arched back, snorting, and head …

The takin (Budorcas taxicolor) is a large species of ungulate found in the eastern Himalayas. It is the national animal of Bhutan. The specific name ‘taxicolor’ comes from Latin and rougly can …

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, …

May 27, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) are odd-looking animals with a moose-like face and musk-ox-style horns. Also called cattle chamois and gnu goats, they are large ungulate-bovids in the …

These big herbivores have special adaptations that help them survive in their habitat. A takin has split hooves that give it good footing on steep, rocky hillsides. Thick, shaggy fur helps it stay …

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 …

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