Chinese Takin

The Chinese takin is a massive, stocky caprine with a deep chest, short legs, a large arched nose and ridged horns in both sexes. The horns initially run outward alongside the skull before curving upward. Adults in the broader takin measurements reach approximately 160–220cm and 250–350kg, although size and coat color differ among Chinese populations. Its long, shaggy coat and oily skin secretions provide protection in cold, wet mountain environments. (Wikipedia, takin account; Mammal Diversity Database)

Chinese takins occupy mountain forest, bamboo thickets, rocky slopes and alpine grassland, moving upward during summer and returning to lower forest in winter. They feed during morning and late afternoon on grasses, leaves, bamboo shoots and flowers and regularly visit mineral deposits. Small family groups may combine into much larger summer herds at rich feeding sites. Mating occurs in July and August, and a single calf is born after gestation lasting approximately eight months. (Wikipedia, takin account under the former Budorcas taxicolor tibetana treatment)