The Budorcas taxicolor tibetana, commonly known as the Tibetan Takin, is a large, muscular mammal native to the eastern Himalayas. It features a distinctive golden-brown coat, a robust build, and a short, muscular neck. Takins are social animals, living in herds, and are adapted to steep, rugged terrains.

The Budorcas taxicolor tibetana, commonly known as the Tibetan Takin, is native to the eastern Himalayas. It is primarily found in the mountainous regions of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China, as well as in Bhutan and parts of Arunachal Pradesh in India.

The Tibetan Takin inhabits temperate to subalpine forests and alpine meadows. These regions are characterized by steep, rugged terrain with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 4,500 meters (6,600 to 14,800 feet). The climate in these areas is typically cool and wet, with heavy monsoon rains and significant snowfall in winter.

The Tibetan Takin is adapted to a niche as a high-altitude herbivore. It feeds on a variety of grasses, leaves, buds, and bark, and is known to migrate vertically with the seasons to access different food sources. Its thick, oily coat is an adaptation to the cold, damp conditions of its mountainous habitat. The species is also well-suited to navigating the challenging terrain due to its strong, stocky build.