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Bhutan Takin (Budorcas t. whitei)

The Bhutan Takin is the westernmost occurring Takin subspecies. It is similar to the Mishmi Takin.

Mishmi Takin (Budorcas t. taxicolor)

The Mishmi Takin is one of four subspecies of Budorcas – the „ox-gazelle“. The species name taxicolor refers to the coat colour of the American Badger (Taxidea taxus)….

Afghan Urial (Ovis cycloceros)

If you follow the Phylogenetic species concept (PSC) – as we do in this chapter – the Afghan Urial is treated as a full species and incorporates the…

Transcaspian Urial (Ovis vignei arkal)

The Transcaspian Urial occurs east of the Caspian Sea. In Iran it is the largest wild sheep, and only slightly smaller than the Ladakh Urial.

Bukhara Urial (Ovis vignei bocharensis)

Following below you find a photo catalogue of magnificent Bukhara Urial.

Ladakh Urial (Ovis vignei vignei)

Following below you find a photo catalogue of magnificent Ladakh Urial.  

Laristan Sheep (Ovis vignei laristanica)

Following below you find a photo catalogue of magnificent Laristan Sheep.

Anatolian Sheep (Ovis gmelini gmelinii)

Following below you find a photo catalogue of magnificent Anatolian Sheep  

Afghan Urial (Ovis vignei cycloceros)

If you follow the Biological Species Concept (BSC) – as we do in this chapter – the Afghan Urial is a subspecies of the Urial (Ovis vignei). It can…

Magic Mishmis – A wildlife watching trip to India’s furthest northeastern corner

There were two species, which I wanted to see in the Mishmi Hills for my caprinae world project: Mishmi Takin and Red Goral. And I was very, very…