Mishmi takin

The Mishmi takin (Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor) is a large, heavily built mammal native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the border regions of Tibet, Myanmar, Bhutan, and India. This species belongs to the Bovidae family and is related to goats and sheep, rather than the musk ox as previously thought.1

Mishmi takins typically inhabit mountainous areas below the timberline, living either solitarily or in small herds. They are robust with short legs, allowing them to navigate difficult slopes with ease. These animals stand up to about 42 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 770 pounds. Their coat is shaggy and ranges in color from yellowish to blackish brown. Both male and female takins possess heavy horns that grow outward from the center of their forehead before curving upward and backward. The Mishmi takin is classified as endangered. The name "Mishmi" originates from a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by a tribal people in northeast India.123