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Mishmi takin closeup Takins are basically the largest goat-likes in the world. Antwerpen,Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor,Mishmi takin Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Mishmi takin closeup

Takins are basically the largest goat-likes in the world.

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    What an incredible creature! Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      My email showed the first version of your comment, which included the idea to start a bamboo eaters list. Just so you know, I love that idea! Posted 12 years ago
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        Ha ha, I took it off when I discovered that most herbivores eat bamboo and even humans. However, maybe I will still do that list! Posted 12 years ago
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    Nice closeup! Posted 2 years ago
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      Thanks so much! Posted 2 years ago

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The Mishmi takin

The Mishmi takin is an endangered goat-antelope native to India, Myanmar and the People's Republic of China. It is a subspecies of takin. The Mishmi takin lives in southern China and eats bamboo and willow shoots. It has an oily coat to protect it from the fog.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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Uploaded Jun 8, 2013. Captured Apr 27, 2013 13:59.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 1/400s
  • ISO400
  • 500mm