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Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) of Bhutan

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    subhash
    Katipo Spider
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    Takin,the national animal of Bhutan,has a mythological background also. It is said the animal is a mixture of a Goat and a Cow,took place in mythological period. Hence the animal resembles to both these animals. It is taken care of at the national zoo in Thimphu,the capital of Bhutan. Looks vary calm and lives in herds in the national park. Not seen in other parts of Bhutan. Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago
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    Scott Staley
    Lion
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    Wow this is amazing I have never seen this creature before Posted 12 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Fantastic introduction of an uncommon specie. Nice, promoted to homepage! Posted 12 years ago, modified 12 years ago

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The Takin

The takin, also called cattle chamois or gnu goat, is a goat-antelope found in the Eastern Himalayas. Mitochondrial research shows that takin are related to sheep, its similarity to the muskox being an example of convergent evolution. The takin is the national animal of Bhutan.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Oct 11, 2012. Captured Nov 6, 2009 00:28.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/128s
  • ISO400
  • 131mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.