Mishmi takin
Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor
Charakteristics
- Origin
Northeastern India, northern Myanmar, southern China
- Habitat
mountainous-steep woodlands and grasslands
- Diet
Leaves, herbaceous plants
- Status
vulnerable
- Size
110 cm shoulder height
- Weight
150–350 kg
- Gestation period
approx. eight months
- Achievable age
up to 20 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
Lean winters
In spring and summer Mishmi takin gather in herds of up to 100 individuals, but in autumn and winter they break off into smaller groups of ten to 40 animals. This is down to the food supply, which is too scarce in autumn and winter to feed large groups.
