Chinese Takin

Budorcas tibetana

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae

About

The Sichuan takin or Tibetan takin is a subspecies of takin (goat-antelope). Listed as a vulnerable species, the Sichuan takin is native to Tibet and the provinces of Sichuan, Gansu and Xinjiang in the People's Republic of China.

Fun Fact

Sichuan takins live in these dense thickets and bamboo groves, in family groups of up to 30 individuals.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in these dense thickets and bamboo groves, in family groups of up to 30 individuals.

Diet

Eat in the early morning and again in the late afternoon, and they rest when they are not feeding.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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