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Takin — printable fact sheet
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Takin
Budorcas taxicolor
The takin is a large, muscular ungulate native to the eastern Himalayas and mountainous forests of Bhutan, China, India, and Myanmar. Sporting a thick, shaggy golden to brown coat, it is well adapted to cold, misty environments and steep, rugged terrain. Its large, arched nose a…
Did you know?
- The takin's appearance is so unusual that it is thought to have inspired the legend of the 'golden fleece' in Greek mythology.
- Takins have a unique, thick oily skin that protects them from rain and fog in their mountainous habitats. Their flexible ankle joints allow them to easily traverse steep, rocky slopes. Takins can stand on their hind legs to reach high branches and leaves.
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