Rare gold takine can be admired for the first time in Schönbrunn Zoo!

Rare gold takine can be admired for the first time in Schönbrunn Zoo!

There is an exciting premiere to be celebrated in Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna: two male golden takines can be admired there for the first time. These rare, goat-like ungulates recently found their way to the federal capital. With their strong stature and striking gold-colored fur, they not only delight visitors, but are also protected by species conservation measures because they are considered endangered in their homeland, the mountains of central China. MyDistrict reports that the Goldtakine are housed in the new Asian Mountain facility, which opened just last year.

After the gold takine had a little time to get used to it, a successful socialization with the already resident Himalayan takines was achieved. Both species share a spacious area of ​​1,400 square meters. In this naturally designed facility, which has height differences of up to twelve meters, nature lovers can watch the animals as they play and explore. A newly created ditch provides an unobstructed view of the climbing skills of the Himalayan Takines and the behavior of the Gold Takines, who tend to stay in the areas in between. ZooVienna emphasizes that the coexistence of the two species is a special attraction, especially because the Himalayan Tahren currently have many young animals, which cause additional hustle and bustle.

A look into the world of gold takine

The gold takine, also known as "golden tahr", live in herds that usually consist of 10 to 15 animals, but in exceptional cases can number up to 150 animals. Females and young males stay together in a group outside of the mating season, while adult males often live alone or in groups of men. During the mating season, males join females. Unfortunately, the goldtakine are among the critically endangered species as they are severely threatened by human activities such as hunting and destruction of their habitat. Eindhoven Zoo emphasizes that the species has a limited range in the Qinling Mountains, which greatly reduces its chances of survival.

The introduction of the Goldtakine in Schönbrunn is not only a benefit for the zoo, but also for the preservation of this rare animal species. Visitors are warmly invited to see the new residents in their natural surroundings and learn more about the protection of these fascinating animals. We can't wait to see what other stories and developments Schönbrunn Zoo has in store in the coming months!