two takin postcard

Takin The takin, also called cattle chamois or gnu goat, is a goat-antelope found in the Eastern Himalayas. Mitochondrial research shows that takin are related to sheep. The takin is one of the larger and stockier of the goat antelopes. Short legs are supported on large, two-toed hooves, which have a highly developed spur. The large head is made more distinctive by the long, arched nose, and stout horns that are ridged at the base and can reach 64 centimetres in length. The long shaggy coat is light in colour, with a dark stripe along the back, and males (bulls) also have a dark face.