Endangered Goat Species: Zoo Schmiding Celebrates Mishmi Takin Baby

They appear like a primitive mix of goat, gnu, and cattle, the Mishmi Takins. According to the IUCN, the even-toed ungulate is considered a highly endangered high mountain species. All the more, the Schmiding Zoo in Krenglbach near Wels is delighted with its breeding success. About 10 days ago, a female Mishmi Takin was born, the zoo announced in a press release on Monday.

Joy Over Rare Mishmi Takin Baby

The wet and cold weather of the past few days has not affected the little Takin lady, as this goat species originally comes from the mountain regions up to 4,500 meters high in the eastern Himalayas. Its thick, shaggy coat protects it from extreme weather conditions. Some excitement in the first days of life in Upper Austria was caused by the two-year-old brother of the newborn. He met his sister with a lot of playfulness - but in a Takin way and a bit too boisterously, as it was said. Zookeepers therefore separated the two young animals for two days to prevent possible injuries. Meanwhile, the family is reunited in the zoo's approximately 6,000 square meter Himalayan enclosure and is showing "balanced social behavior."

(APA/Red)

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