Taiwan serow
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Capricornis swinhoei

The Taiwan serow (Capricornis swinhoei ) also known as the Formosan serow, is a small bovid that is endemic to the island of Taiwan.

Appearance

Its torso length is 80–114 cm (31–45 in) and weight 25–35 kg (55–77 lb). Its tail is short, which measures about 6.5 cm. Its color is dark tan with yellow spots on the jaw, throat and nape.

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Both sexes bear horns that curve slightly backward and measure 10–20 centimeters in length. The horns are conical in shape and are never shed. The Formosan serow is the only native bovid of Taiwan.

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Habits and Lifestyle

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Mating Habits

September to November is the Taiwan serow's mating season. Their gestation period lasts about seven months. Calves are delivered between next year's March and June. Usually it gives birth to one calf, but can sometimes deliver twins. Newborn calves can stand on their own in just a few hours. Three-month-old calves can feed by themselves, but can still be nursed by mothers. Males do not take care of calves. From six-months to one-year old, calves gradually separate from mothers and live independently. They grow to sexual maturity in two to three years and can live up to approximately 15 years.

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References

1. Taiwan serow Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan_serow
2. Taiwan serow on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/3810/10096148

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