Rare, Under-Studied Goat-Antelope Spotted In Sikkim After Nearly 3 Decades
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Conservationists are hailing the successful sighting of the elusive Mishmi Takin (Budorcas taxicolor) in Sikkim. As one of the most mysterious creatures of the Himalayas, this large goat-antelope is incredibly under-studied, making its documented presence in the state a landmark moment. Forest officials emphasise that confirmed visual records of this vulnerable species are exceptionally rare.
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