What kind of animal is the Golden Takin? We will explain its characteristics, ecology, and habitat. It is one of the internationally protected animals that is at risk of extinction, and is in a critical situation that may lead to extinction in the future. It is a member of the bovidae family and has a very powerful body.
What is the Golden Takin? Basic Stats
The Golden Takin is an animal of the order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae, and genus Takin. Its English name is Golden Takin, and its scientific name is Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi. Its body length is 170-220cm, its weight is 230-300kg, and its tail length is 15-20cm. The list of information is as follows.
| Japanese（和名） | ゴールデンターキン |
| English（英名） | Golden Takin |
| scientific name(学名) | Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi |
| classification（分類） | Mammalia、Artiodactyla、 Bovidae、Budorcas 哺乳綱、偶蹄目、ウシ科、ターキン属 |
| IUCN Status(保全状況) | VULNERABLE |
| Length（体長） | 170～220cm |
| Weight（体重） | 230～300kg |
Habitat
The Golden Takin is found in Bhutan and China.
What are its characteristics? What kind of creature is it?
Both males and females have a sturdy appearance, short limbs but large hooves, and both males and females have horns that can reach a length of 60 cm. Their entire bodies are yellow or golden white with an orange tinge, and their fur is very thick to avoid the cold at high altitudes. Their skin secretes an oily substance that protects them from rain. Golden takins live in rocky highlands and forested areas in valleys.
What is their personality like?
Golden takins live in large groups of about 100. They are very social animals. Mature and old males sometimes live alone.
What is their ecology like?
Golden takins are active vegetarians in the early morning and evening, and their food consists of plants and hard tree bark. When food becomes scarce, they may move to forest valleys. The breeding season is from June to July, and the gestation period is 200 days, and they can give birth to one baby at a time. It takes 2 years for them to reach sexual maturity. Their lifespan in the wild is 16-18 years.
Do they have any natural predators?
Predators include bears, wolves, and leopards.
Is the Golden Takin an endangered species?
The Golden Takin is designated as an endangered species. Poaching for meat is the biggest threat, and conservation efforts are underway.
Can you keep a Golden Takin as a pet?
As the Golden Takin is designated as an endangered species, it cannot be kept by the general public. Zoos and other places will introduce it at the top of their homepage, so let’s take a look at the males and females.
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