Japanese serow running up a steep slope

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Shot Date: 2005/05/17
Shot Location: Kamiuchinami, Ohno, Fukui Prefecture

species
Capricornis crispus

Key Words
endemic species in Japan
special natural treasure




Michiko Sato
2005/05/17 submitted


Animalia >Chordata >Mammalia >Cetartiodactyla >Unidentified >Capricornis >
or
Animalia >Chordata >Mammalia >Artiodactyla >Bovidae >Capricornis >
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Animalia >Unidentified >Unidentified >Unidentified >Unidentified >Unidentified >

While driving, we saw a Japanese serow climbing up a cliff along a prefectural highway. As we approached, the serow stopped at a distance of about 20 m and stared at us for about 10 minutes. It then ran farther up the cliff.

The Japanese serow is endemic to Japan and is designated as a special national treasure. Its body size indicates that this individual probably is mature; however, its sex is unknown because both males and females of this species have a pair of short horns on the head. (translated by Asoh)

(Data No.momo050517cc01b)

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