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Naemorhedus griseus
Diet
Twigs, shrub leaves, grasses, nuts and acorns
Habitat
Rocky mountain slopes, plateaus, mixed woodland and evergreen-deciduous forest
Range
China, northeastern India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, possibly Laos
Litter size
1–2
Gestation period
About 215 days
Size
82–130cm
The Chinese goral is a stocky, goat-like ungulate measuring 82–130cm long and standing 50–78cm at the shoulder. Its strong legs and broad hooves are adapted to steep terrain. Both sexes carry short, conical horns, and the coat varies from pale grey through reddish or dark brown. A dark stripe follows the back, while the throat and underparts are paler. Longer coarse guard hairs cover a short, dense undercoat. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Chinese gorals inhabit rugged mountain slopes, rocky plateaus and adjoining mixed or evergreen-deciduous forest across much of China and parts of mainland South and Southeast Asia. They live in groups of up to twelve, although older males are generally solitary, and descend to lower elevations during winter. They browse chiefly on twigs and shrub leaves but also eat grasses, nuts and acorns. One or two kids are born after gestation lasting about 215 days. (Wikipedia, general species account)