The first-ever video footage of a herd of the elusive Mishmi Takin have been recently recorded in the Tingda Reserve Forest of North Sikkim
About Mishmi Takin:
It is a species of goat-antelope belonging to the family Bovidae (order Artiodactyla).
It is one of 4 subspecies of Takin, which vary in coat color.
Scientific Name: Budorcas taxicolor
Habitat and Distribution:
It is a native of the eastern Himalayas, including the mountainous regions of northeastern India, northern Myanmar, southeastern Tibet and parts of China.
The Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh is the region that gave the Mishmi Takin its name.
They inhabit a wide range of environments, from forested valleys to rocky alpine zones.
They can live at altitudes of up to 4,500 m and are well-equipped for mountain life.
Features:
Horns are present in both sexes and run parallel to the skull before turning upwards to a short point.
It has a golden-yellow to dark brown coat. The coat is long and shaggy.
They also have oily skin secretions that coat their fur and protect them from the cold, damp climate.
They live in small family groups of around 20 individuals.
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