# Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi The Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi, also known as the Bedford's takin, is a large and sturdy animal that roams the mountainous regions. With its unique appearance and gentle nature, it captures the hearts of many who encounter it! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** The Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi lives in the mountainous forests of Southeast Asia. - **Also known as:** Bedford's takin, Golden takin, Himalayan takin ![Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Takin_1427.JPG&width=800) Photo: J. Patrick Fischer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Takin_1427.JPG) ## Appearance The Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi is a large, sturdy mammal with a shaggy, golden-brown or chestnut coat and a prominent dark stripe running down its back. It has a large head, strong horns that curve backward and upward, and short, powerful legs ending in cloven hooves, giving it a somewhat goat-like appearance. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Budorcas ## Interesting facts - A takin's huge nose has special air chambers to warm freezing mountain air before breathing! - Takin calves are born with a darker, almost black, coat for camouflage against the rocky slopes. - They migrate seasonally, moving to higher mountain pastures in summer and lower valleys in winter. - They rub oily glands near their eyes on trees, leaving a scent message for other takins. ## Special abilities - **Mountain Navigator:** Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi can scale steep mountainsides because of its powerful legs and unique hoof structure, which helps them escape predators. - **Weatherproof Coat:** Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi has a thick, oily coat that helps them stay warm and dry in freezing mountain environments and wet weather. - **Alarm System:** Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi can make loud, cough-like alarm calls that helps them warn their herd of danger, making sure everyone stays safe. - **Dietary Adaptability:** Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi can eat a wide variety of tough mountain plants because of their specialized digestive system, which helps them survive scarce food. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 160-220 cm - **Weight:** 150-350 kg - **Lifespan:** 12-15 years - **Speed:** 50 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 200-220 days ## Diet & Feeding These mountain mammals munch on a variety of plants, from leaves and grass to bamboo. - **Primary Foods:** Bamboo, Leaves, Grasses, Shrubs, Bark, Moss - **Foraging Method:** Grazing ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** [Snow Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/snow-leopard) (*Panthera uncia*) — Main predator of young and adult takins in their mountain habitat. - **Hunts:** [Dhole](https://www.snappit.app/explore/dhole) (*Cuon alpinus*) — Packs of dholes may hunt takins, especially calves or weaker individuals. - **Hunts:** Asiatic Black Bear (*Ursus thibetanus*) — Occasionally preys on takin calves or sick individuals when opportunities arise. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi? 160-220 cm ### How much does Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi weigh? 150-350 kg ### How long does Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi live? 12-15 years ### How fast can Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi move? 50 km/h ### What does Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi eat? These mountain mammals munch on a variety of plants, from leaves and grass to bamboo. ### Where is Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi usually found? The Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi lives in the mountainous forests of Southeast Asia. ### How does Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi hunt? Grazing ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Budorcas Taxicolor Bedfordi: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/budorcas-taxicolor-bedfordi)