golden takin

mammal

Also known as: Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi

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The golden takin (Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi) is a heavily built mammal native to the Qin Mountains in China. It belongs to the Bovidae family, which also includes sheep. Golden takins stand up to about 42 inches at the shoulder and can weigh up to 770 pounds. They have a shaggy, golden coat and heavy horns that curve outward and backward. These animals live singly or in small herds, typically below the timberline in mountainous regions, and are known for their agility on difficult slopes. The golden takin is considered endangered.12

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The golden takin (B. t. bedfordi) inhabits the Qin Mountains in south Shaanxi province, China; its coat is golden in colour, and it may have been the “golden fleece” of Greek mythology. The Mishmi takin (B. t. taxicolor) lives in the border area between Tibet, Myanmar,…
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The golden takin (B. t. bedfordi) inhabits the Qin Mountains in south Shaanxi province, China; its coat is golden in colour, and it may have been the “golden fleece” of Greek mythology. The Mishmi takin (B. t. taxicolor) lives in the border area between Tibet, Myanmar,…
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