The Takin (TAH-KIN) is one of the least-known and strangest-looking of all hoofed animals with horns. Takins hide in the fog-bound forests of China's central mountains, where pandas and golden monkeys roam. The elusive and odd-looking Takin remains a mystery to science. What we do know is the Takin is not related to Bison, Buffalo or Cattle, despite its ox-like build. Some think it related to the American mountain goat, and possibly the last of a line of forest muskoxen. The Takin's horns point up instead of down like the Arctic muskox. Altogether there are 4 sub-species of Takins in China and we offer two of them for sports hunting at present, the Shaanxi Gold Takin and the Sichuan Gold Takin. Hopefully the other 2 sub-species will be open in the foreseeable future. Takins retreat to high altitude - near 10,000 feet - during summer, descending to the valleys in winter to find food. Sometimes, they attack the local villagers, killing 2 or 3 people every year. Accordingly, Chinese wildlife authorities issue about 5 hunting permits every year in order to raise funds for their conservation. So your immediate inquiry with us regarding available openings is imperative.