Takin

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Takin - Budorcas taxicolor Native to the Himalayan mountains of Asia, goatlike takin have sturdy hooves and strong legs that help them keep their footing on rugged ground. Their thick wool keeps them warm in winter months. What They Eat: Takin are ruminants—plant-eating animals that chew their cud. They eat more than 100 kinds of plants, including bamboo, rhododendron, and horsetail. Where They Live: These rugged animals are at home in the cloud-shrouded tropical forests that grow on the steep, rocky slopes of Asian mountains. They live in herds and migrate with the seasons, following new plant growth up the mountains in summer, then gathering at lower altitudes, protected from the cold by their thick wool coats, in winter. They can survive up to timberline at 4,000 to 12,000 feet. What They Do: Takin live in small herds made up of females, younger males, and offspring. Older males are often solitary. In summer the herds combine to form gatherings of up to 100 animals. In fall they separate again. How They’re Doing: Considered a national treasure, takin are protected in China. Although they thrive on wildlife reserves, including land set aside to protect the giant panda, populations have been declining in recent years due to habitat loss and hunting.

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Location: Asia
Photo credit: © Richard Higgins / Alamy / Afripics
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