Taiwan Serow
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| Capricornis swinhoei |
Taiwan Serow (Capricornis swinhoei) is a small bovid that lives on Taiwan island.
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[edit] Description
Its body length is 80 to 114 centimeters and weighs 25 - 35 kilograms. Its short tail is 6.5 centimeters long. Its color is dark tan with yellow spots on the jaw, throat and nape. Both sexes bear horns that curve slightly backward.
[edit] Range and habitat
Taiwan serow live in mountainous areas of Taiwan island. They can be found at an elevation of 200 meters, but are mostly seen at 1000 meters or higher.
[edit] Behavior
It is the only native bovid of Taiwan. They are usually active at dawn and twilight. They feed on a variety of wild plants. They are solitary and very territorial. They are very agile on rock surfaces.
[edit] Reproduction
Their estrus is in October to November. The female is pregnant for about 7 months and usually has one baby.
[edit] Threats
The main threats to the Taiwan serow are habitat destruction and harvesting.
