Sichuan takin
Budorcas taxicolor tibetana
Charakteristics
- Origin
central China (provinces of Sichuan and Gansu)
- Habitat
bamboo-covered slopes up to 3,500 metres above sea level
- Diet
Leaves, herbaceous plants, grasses
- Status
vulnerable
- Size
70 to 140 cm shoulder height
- Weight
150–350 kg
- Gestation period
seven to eight months
- Achievable age
up to 20 years
Threat Categories of IUCN
The perfect outdoor gear
Takins’ sturdy legs and broad hooves give them sure footing on rocky terrain. The animals are also well equipped for dealing with the damp climate of their natural habitat: glands in their skin coat their fur in a water-repellent oil.
