Takin

Takin - Bhutan's National Animal

Royal Government of Bhutan on 25 Nov 1995 declared Takin as National Animal of Bhutan country.

It is one of the larger and stockier of the goat antelope, plump, bovine like body is covered with dense, long  yellow to brown hair. Takin is herbivorous animal, it feeds on grass, leaves. Its life span is around 12 - 15 years. Short, stocky legs supported on large two-toed hooves and strong dew claws as an adaptation to the mountains environment. The large head is made distinctive by the large arched "Roman" nose. Male and Female will have strong horns which are curve out, backwards and upwards at tip. Taking mostly found in Himalayas and Western China.