Is the Chinese Takin still alive or are they extinct?

The takin is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and considered Endangered in China. It is threatend by overhunting and the destruction of its natural habitat. It is not a common species naturally, and the population appears to have been reduced considerably.

1. Why is takin extinct?
2. Are Golden Takin endangered?
3. What does the animal takin look like?
4. Are Sichuan takin endangered?
5. Does takin eat meat?
6. What does a takin taste like?
7. Why is takin national animal of Bhutan?
8. Where is golden takin from?
9. Is a takin a herbivore?

Why is takin extinct?

Overhunting has resulted in the disappearance of takins in some areas of their range, and recovery is slow. But the main cause for their declining numbers is the loss of their habitat. Farming, mining, pasture burning, cane and bamboo cutting, and road construction have destroyed large areas of takin habitat.

Are Golden Takin endangered?

The golden takin (Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi) is an endangered goat-antelope, native to the Qin Mountains in China's southern Shaanxi province.

What does the animal takin look like?

The Takin (pronounced: tah-kin, or talk-in) is a large goat-like animal that lives in the Himalayan Mountains. They look slightly similar to the mountain goat of North America, but their snouts are more humped, and their horns curve out and back.

Are Sichuan takin endangered?

Takin are considered a national treasure in China, and have the highest level of legal protection. However, they are still endangered because of over-hunting and habitat destruction.

Does takin eat meat?

Native to the Himalayan mountains of Asia, goat-like takin have sturdy hooves and strong legs that help them keep their footing on rugged ground. Their thick wool keeps them warm in winter months. Takin are ruminants—plant-eating animals that chew their cud.

What does a takin taste like?

The takin lacks skin glands but according to the excellent Princeton Field Guides Bovids of the World, “their skin secretes an oily, bitter-tasting substance that acts as a natural raincoat in storms and fog.

Why is takin national animal of Bhutan?

The Takin (Burdorcas Taxicolor) is the national animal of Bhutan due to its association to the Bhutanese religious history and mythology. Legend has it that in the 15th century, a Tibetan saint, Drukpa Kunley well-known as “Divide Madma” created this unique animal.

Where is golden takin from?

The golden takin (B. t. bedfordi) inhabits the Qin Mountains in south Shaanxi province, China; its coat is golden in colour, and it may have been the “golden fleece” of Greek mythology.

Is a takin a herbivore?

Takins are herbivorous (folivorous) animals. They feed on a variety of leaves and grasses, as well as bamboo shoots and flowers. Salt is also an important part of their diets, and groups may stay at a mineral deposit for several days.