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  1. 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 …

  2. Takin - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    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 crashing often …

  3. 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 …

  4. Takin Animal Facts - Budorcas taxicolor - A-Z Animals

    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 species is …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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!

  8. Takin: Resilient Himalayan Ungulate with Unique Adaptations

    Feb 9, 2017 · Takin (Pronunciation: Tockin’) are ungulates found in the Eastern Himalayas. Classified as goat-antelopes, they are divided into four subspecies based on their coat color.

  9. What Is a Takin? Discover Bhutan’s Unique National Animal

    A takin is a large, herbivorous mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and is the national animal of Bhutan. It resembles a mix between a cow, goat, and antelope.

  10. Takin - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    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 be …