Description
Description
There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs. Both sexes have short, upward-pointing horns. Its coat is long and shaggy, and thick and can be whitish-yellow or golden yellow with dark stripes extending down its back. You can find it in the alpine zones with plenty of grass cover or forested valleys in small groupings feeding on leaves, grasses, and flowers.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
Description
Description
There are four subspecies of the Takin (Budorcas taxicolor). It is native to the Himalayas and some communities call it gnu goat or cattle chamois. It is identified by the stocky and heavy profile composed of a deep chest, large head with a long arched nose, and large, two-hooved legs. Both sexes have short, upward-pointing horns. Its coat is long and shaggy, and thick and can be whitish-yellow or golden yellow with dark stripes extending down its back. You can find it in the alpine zones with plenty of grass cover or forested valleys in small groupings feeding on leaves, grasses, and flowers.
Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes
Takins have a standing shoulder height between 39.4”-51.2” (100-130 cm), overall body length from 66.9”-86.6” (170-220 cm), standing height of roughly 44.1”-57.1” (112-145 cm), and a body width of 16.5”-22” (42-56 cm). The weight of a Takin is between 529-772 lb (240-350 kg). Takins have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
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Common Questions
Common Questions
Caprids
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Caprids
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What is the difference between Bovine and Caprinae sub-families?
Bovines are medium-to-large-size ungulates while caprines are medium-sized bovids. Caprines or goat-antelope include sheep and goats, while bovines include cattle, African buffalo, water buffalo, and bison. The gigantic size of bovids makes them good working animals, as caprines are only kept for their milk, meat, and skin.
What are male and female sheep called?
Sheep are highly social animals that love to aggregate in groups. Males also known as rams have thicker and longer horns than those of females or ewes which can be seen with the young or lamb. For those sheep that live in the wild, like the rocky mountain bighorn sheep, male, female, and young males live in separate herds.
Why do goats faint when scared?
Fainting in goats comes from a hereditary condition, called myotonia congenita, which causes their muscles to stiffen when startled. Fortunately, this seizure only affects their muscles and not their nerves or the cardiovascular system. Besides, not all goats faint. It is only the Tennessee fainting goat that has this condition.
What is the difference between Bovine and Caprinae sub-families?
Bovines are medium-to-large-size ungulates while caprines are medium-sized bovids. Caprines or goat-antelope include sheep and goats, while bovines include cattle, African buffalo, water buffalo, and bison. The gigantic size of bovids makes them good working animals, as caprines are only kept for their milk, meat, and skin.
What are male and female sheep called?
Sheep are highly social animals that love to aggregate in groups. Males also known as rams have thicker and longer horns than those of females or ewes which can be seen with the young or lamb. For those sheep that live in the wild, like the rocky mountain bighorn sheep, male, female, and young males live in separate herds.
Why do goats faint when scared?
Fainting in goats comes from a hereditary condition, called myotonia congenita, which causes their muscles to stiffen when startled. Fortunately, this seizure only affects their muscles and not their nerves or the cardiovascular system. Besides, not all goats faint. It is only the Tennessee fainting goat that has this condition.
Even-Toed Ungulates
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Even-Toed Ungulates
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Which animals are even-toed ungulates?
There are about 220 species of even-toed ungulates. Animals that are even-toed ungulates include the saola, pygmy hog, bawean deer, addax, tamaraw, togian babirusa, walia ibex, and rhim gazelle. Other animals include the four-horned antelope, gaur, taruca, wild yak, moose, domestic sheep, and domestic pig.
What are the differences between even and odd-toed ungulates?
The most notable difference between odd and even-toed ungulates is the number of toes they have. Even-toed ungulates have an even number of toes (2 or 4) while odd-toed ungulates have an odd number of toes. Also, there are 220 species of even-toed ungulates while there are 17 species of odd-toed ungulates.
What are the shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates?
Shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates include them being mostly herbivores, and having 2 or 4 functional toes. Almost all species of even-toed ungulates have a form of weapon like unbranched horns, forked horns, antlers, well-developed canines or tusks. They also have grooves at their ankle joints while helps them resist lateral motion.
Which animals are even-toed ungulates?
There are about 220 species of even-toed ungulates. Animals that are even-toed ungulates include the saola, pygmy hog, bawean deer, addax, tamaraw, togian babirusa, walia ibex, and rhim gazelle. Other animals include the four-horned antelope, gaur, taruca, wild yak, moose, domestic sheep, and domestic pig.
What are the differences between even and odd-toed ungulates?
The most notable difference between odd and even-toed ungulates is the number of toes they have. Even-toed ungulates have an even number of toes (2 or 4) while odd-toed ungulates have an odd number of toes. Also, there are 220 species of even-toed ungulates while there are 17 species of odd-toed ungulates.
What are the shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates?
Shared characteristics of even-toed ungulates include them being mostly herbivores, and having 2 or 4 functional toes. Almost all species of even-toed ungulates have a form of weapon like unbranched horns, forked horns, antlers, well-developed canines or tusks. They also have grooves at their ankle joints while helps them resist lateral motion.
Bovids
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Bovids
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Why do male bovids have horns?
In most species of bovid males, horns play an important role. Horns are used by males to engage in male-male competitions or to show-off and impress females. Bovid horns vary in shape and size – some are straight, curved or spiral. Horns are sharp and can be used as a defense mechanism against predators. Unfortunately, many bovids are hunted for their horns.
How many bovids are there?
There are about 143 species in the Bovidae family. The bovids are the largest family of hoofed mammals. Antelopes, sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, and bison are all part of the Bovidae family. Other species of bovids include impala, gazelles, and muskoxen. There are 300 known extinct species.
How many toes do bovids have?
All bovids have 4 toes on each foot. They walk on the 2 central toes which are the hooves, and the 2 outer toes which are dewclaws are smaller and rarely touch the ground. Standing on their toes increases the bovids speed while running and jumping, and lets them hold their head higher to better look out for predators.
Why do male bovids have horns?
In most species of bovid males, horns play an important role. Horns are used by males to engage in male-male competitions or to show-off and impress females. Bovid horns vary in shape and size – some are straight, curved or spiral. Horns are sharp and can be used as a defense mechanism against predators. Unfortunately, many bovids are hunted for their horns.
How many bovids are there?
There are about 143 species in the Bovidae family. The bovids are the largest family of hoofed mammals. Antelopes, sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo, and bison are all part of the Bovidae family. Other species of bovids include impala, gazelles, and muskoxen. There are 300 known extinct species.
How many toes do bovids have?
All bovids have 4 toes on each foot. They walk on the 2 central toes which are the hooves, and the 2 outer toes which are dewclaws are smaller and rarely touch the ground. Standing on their toes increases the bovids speed while running and jumping, and lets them hold their head higher to better look out for predators.
Mammals
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Mammals
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When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
Mountain | Alpine Animals
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Mountain | Alpine Animals
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How do animals survive in the mountains?
Animals survive in the mountains by physically having thick fur and wool to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. Mountain animals also typically have hooves that help them climb the slopes of hills. Some Mountain Animals also have large lungs and a heart that help them compensate for the scarcity of oxygen at high altitudes.
What are common features of mountain animals?
The common features and characteristics of mountain animals include having thick fur as well as hard hooves. Mountain animals are also typically larger in size to not lose heat quickly as well as cool down. Animals that frequent this type of environment adapt physically to withstand and thrive within these conditions.
Which animals can you ride on a mountain?
The animals that you can ride on a mountain include donkeys and mules. They are often used to ride on a mountain by humans since they can easily be saddled and ridden in a similar manner to horses. Donkeys and mules are also gentle and steady footed.
How do animals survive in the mountains?
Animals survive in the mountains by physically having thick fur and wool to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. Mountain animals also typically have hooves that help them climb the slopes of hills. Some Mountain Animals also have large lungs and a heart that help them compensate for the scarcity of oxygen at high altitudes.
What are common features of mountain animals?
The common features and characteristics of mountain animals include having thick fur as well as hard hooves. Mountain animals are also typically larger in size to not lose heat quickly as well as cool down. Animals that frequent this type of environment adapt physically to withstand and thrive within these conditions.
Which animals can you ride on a mountain?
The animals that you can ride on a mountain include donkeys and mules. They are often used to ride on a mountain by humans since they can easily be saddled and ridden in a similar manner to horses. Donkeys and mules are also gentle and steady footed.
Forest Animals
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Forest Animals
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How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
How do forest animals adapt to the changing seasons?
Forest animals adapt to the changing seasons to be able to withstand the cold winters and hot summer temperatures. Forest animals adapt by either hibernating or migrating to warmer weather during the cold. During the warm summer seasons, forest animals typically find an abundance of food and find ways to stay cool.
How do animals help trees?
Animals help trees because they breathe oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide while plants take in carbon dioxide and emit oxygen back into their surrounding air. Plants also serve as food and shelter for animals. Plants rely on animals for seed dispersal and pollination. Plants also help with filtering water that animals drink.
How do forest fires affect animals?
Forest fires affect animals as they alter the 3 sources that animals rely on the most – food, water, and shelter. Forest fires often cause animals to move away from the areas they are used to in search of a new shelter. Forest fires also cause deaths among animals through smoke inhalation or fire-caused injuries.
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