Takin
Budorcus taxicolor

While browsing on twigs and leaves, a member of a takin herd emits a coughing sound, the warning for danger. The takins run for cover in the dense forest, often navigating rocky terrain, and narrowly escape the teeth and claws of a bear or wolf.

Fact File

Pronuciation: TOCK-in

Shoulder Height: 3.3 to4.3 ft

Weight: 550 to 770 lbs

Lifespan: 12 to 15 yrs

Habitat: Mountain bamboo forest

Diet: Grasses, leaves, buds and shoots

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)