Language: Chinese
Published on: 1990-01
Hardcover
The Takin(Budorcas taxicolor)is a typical Asian species. It occurs in China, Burma, India, and Bhutan. There are four subspecies of Takin, Namely Mishmi Takin , Bhutan Takin ,Sichuan Takin, and Golden Takin . The Sichuan Takin and Golden Takin are endemic subspecies of China
This book is divided into 8 parts. 1. Name of Takin and briefly review on research history. 2. Evolution and taxonomic system. 3. Natural landscape and food habit. 4. Characteristics of ecobiology. 5. Anatomy of skeleton and internal organs. 6. Physiology, Biochemistry and Chromosomes. 7. Domestication and Breeding. 8. Conservation and management. All results of the research on the takin done by the author from 1964 to 1986 have been included in this book. This book could give some helps on research and conservation of the Takin not only in China but also in the world.
