takin
/ˈtɑkɪn/
noun
- 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.