Motithang Takin Preserve
Motithang Takin Preserve
the national animal of Bhutan is endangered and looks rather odd
Location:
Motithang Takin Preserve, Motithang, Bhutan
Duration:
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Personal highlights
- Motithang Takin Preserve: a national park in Thimphu
- Takin: Bhutan's national animal, also known as the gnu goat
- Appearance: Takins look really unique like a bee stung moose
- Endangered: they only occur in the Himalayas over 1,000 meters
- Journey: a quick stop outside our ordinary program
Image sources
- A group of Takin
- A single Takin happily grazing
- A group of Takin in the Bhutanese forest
- Entrance to the Motithang Takin Preserve
- Takin animal from the front