Mishmi Takin

body 170 - 220 cm; shoulder height 100 - 130 cm; tail about 15 cm

up to 350 kg

1

around 7 or 8 months

southeast of Tibet and north-western Yunnan, but its distribution in China is split into two sections by the extreme northeast tip of India and northern Myanmar

generalist herbivore, mostly a browser; primarily deciduous leaves found on trees or shrubs, but also grasses and herbs

lives in large herds of up to 300 individuals (during the summer), and up to 20 members in the smaller bands (during winter months); the older males are usually solitary

15 - 21 years in human care