Takin

About

How takin lives

Takins are heavy goat-antelopes of Himalayan and Chinese mountain forests and alpine meadows. A takin's oily coat helps shed rain and mist in cold mountain habitats. Mountain species are adapted to cooler temperatures, rough terrain, and thinner air.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink. Protecting takin also depends on keeping mountains, forest habitats healthy and connected.

Vulnerable species can decline quickly when habitat loss, climate pressure, or human conflict intensifies.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• A takin's oily coat helps shed rain and mist in cold mountain habitats.
• Most mammals regulate body temperature internally, which helps them stay active across different climates.
• Mountain species are adapted to cooler temperatures, rough terrain, and thinner air.
• Vulnerable species face mounting risks and can decline quickly if habitats continue to shrink.