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Classification
Mammal
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Diet
Herbivore
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Lifespan
12–16 years
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Weight
250–400 kg
Population Trend
📉Decreasing
Description
A large, muscular goat-antelope found in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan's national animal.
Habitat
🌿 alpine meadow🌿 subalpine forest🌿 rocky slopes
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Bovidae
Genus
Budorcas
Fun Facts
1
Bhutan's national animal, chosen for its mythical appearance.
2
Legend says takin were created from the remains of a goat eaten by a saint.
3
They secrete an oily substance through their skin that acts as a natural raincoat.
4
Despite their bulky appearance, they are incredibly agile on steep terrain.
5
Males use their massive horns in dramatic head-butting contests.