There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs. Both sexes have short, upward-pointing horns. Its coat is long and shaggy, and thick and can be whitish-yellow or golden yellow with dark stripes extending down its back. You can find it in the alpine zones with plenty of grass cover or forested valleys in small groupings feeding on leaves, grasses, and flowers.
Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs. Both sexes have short, upward-pointing horns. Its coat is long and shaggy, and thick and can be whitish-yellow or golden yellow with dark stripes extending down its back. You can find it in the alpine zones with plenty of grass cover or forested valleys in small groupings feeding on leaves, grasses, and flowers.
Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
