The first-ever video footage of a herd of Mishmi takin has been recorded in the Tingda Reserve Forest, marking one of the most significant confirmed sightings in Sikkim in over 20 years.
About Mishmi Takin
A herd of eight Mishmi Takins was documented during a routine patrol in the Bakuchen area of the reserve forest.
The Mishmi Takin is a large high-altitude ungulate belonging to the goat-antelope group and is native to the eastern Himalayas.
The species is scientifically known as Budorcas taxicolor taxicolor and is named after the Mishmi Hills.
The Mishmi Takin is listed as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
In India, it is protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, providing the highest level of legal protection.
The species inhabits forested valleys and alpine meadows at elevations of up to 4,500 metres.
Its skin secretes a natural oily substance that protects it from rain and extreme cold.
Besides Sikkim, the Mishmi Takin is also found in Arunachal Pradesh, China, and Myanmar.
Sources: AIR & DTE
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