Takin
Budorcas taxicolor
ok. 120 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 150–400 kgZakres gatunku
Takin — size comparison
The takin (Budorcas taxicolor) is a stocky bovid of the eastern Himalayas and south-western China. It inhabits mountain forests, valleys and alpine meadows. Sho
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 120 cm
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Takin — size comparison — facts and sources
The takin (Budorcas taxicolor) is a stocky bovid of the eastern Himalayas and south-western China. It inhabits mountain forests, valleys and alpine meadows. Short, powerful legs and spreading hooves help on steep slopes. Coat colour varies between populations, from cream and gold to reddish-brown.
A dense, oily coat protects it in cold, wet conditions. It feeds on leaves, shoots, grasses, herbs and twigs. Animals may gather in larger herds during summer and separate into smaller groups in winter.
Animal Diversity Web podaje samcom około 120 cm w barku, a gatunkowi 150–400 kg. Na planszy używamy 120 cm; włosy i rogi nie podnoszą punktu barkowego.