Golden takin

Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi

Always on the move

Golden takins live further north than any other takin species. They move home four times a year. In spring and autumn, takin herds are found lower down the mountains than in summer and winter. Their migrations are determined by availability of food plants and amount of sunlight.

Charakteristics

Origin
Central China (Shaanxi Province)
Habitat
mixed woodland and subalpine meadows in mountain ranges with elevations up to 2,800 metres
Diet
Grasses, herbaceous plants, leaves
Status
vulnerable

Size
Head-torso length from 1.70 to 2.20 m
Weight
150–350 kg
Gestation period
220 days
Achievable age
up to 20 years

Threat Categories of IUCN

Brawn and brains

Golden takins have some clever ways of finding food. They stand on their hind legs to reach high-up leaves, use their strong bodies to bend young trees, and snap branches with their horns.

Did you know?

In the wild, golden takins lick at snow to get the moisture they need.
Newborn takins weigh 5 to 7 kilos at birth.

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