takin

/ˈtɑkɪn/
noun
  1. A large, goat-like mammal with thick fur and curved horns, native to the mountainous regions of the eastern Himalayas and western China.
    • The zoo's new takin exhibit mimics the rocky, misty habitat of its native mountains.
    • The takin is the national animal of Bhutan and is often called the 'gnu goat.'
    • We spotted a herd of takin grazing on the alpine meadow during our trek.
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