| On his command, this strange animal came to
life and ran to gaze on the mountainside.
To
this day, these animals resembling a cross between a gnu and a musk deer
can be found grazing on herbs, shrubs and grass in the north - western
and far north - eastern Bhutan. |
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Takins
primarily forage in early morning and late afternoon hours. During summer
months, they browse in alpine environments on a variety of herbaceous plants
and the deciduous leaves of shrubs and trees. In winter months, takins
feed on the twigs and evergreen leaves of a variety of woody species. |
