Sichuan Takin
Type: Mammal
Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN)
Diet: Bark, herbs, twigs, and a variety of new-growth leaves
Longevity: 16 - 18 years
Size: Shoulder height: 1 - 1.4 m, Body Length:1.7 - 2.2 m
Weight: 150 - 350kg
Group Name: Herd
Taxonomic name: Budorcas taxicolor tibetana
Fun Fact: In order to conserve body heat in the Himalayan winters, the Sichuan Takin's long nose heats the cold air within their sinus cavities before it gets to their lungs.
You can find Sichuan Takins in the Zoo's Animals of Asia section.