Takin  (Budorcas taxicolor)

Very little data on the distribution and size of takin populations exists, partly as a consequence of the inaccessibility of their habitat (6). Factors such as habitat loss, competition with other species and disease are all thought to be threatening takin populations today but further research is urgently required (1).

The takin is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), and an export permit is thus required for international trade (3). A captive population exists and is managed by the studbook held at Minnesota Zoo in the United States (6).