mainland serow

The mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis) is a goat-like mammal found in various parts of Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, India, China, Southeast Asia, and the Himalayas. These mammals are part of the Bovidae family and are characterized by stout, sharp horns present in both sexes.12

The mainland serow exhibits variable coloration, often with a grizzled black head, neck, and mane, sometimes turning rusty red on the body. They typically weigh 30–45 kg (66–99 pounds) and stand about 110 cm (40 inches) tall at the shoulder. These animals are forest-dwelling, solitary, and territorial, inhabiting areas from sea level to over 4,000 meters in the Himalayas. Their elusive, nocturnal nature makes studying their biology challenging. The mainland serow is considered vulnerable due to hunting for meat and medicinal use of its body parts.1