CHINESE GORAL

 

Physical Description

Chinese goral is a small goat relative. They have backward curving, cylindrical and sharp horns.

They also have brownish grey to bright red coat. Males are slightly larger than females.

Physical Characteristics

Head to body length : 82-130 cm ( 32- 51 inch )

Tail Length : 20 cm ( 7.9 in )

Shoulder Height : 50-78 cm ( 20 – 31 in )

Weight : 28 – 42 kg ( 62 – 93 lbs ) – males / females – 22-35kg ( 49-77 lbs )

RANGE : Northeastern china, Korea, Eastern Russia and mountain ranges of Eastern and Northern Asia

HABITAT : Rocky terrain and deciduous forests

DIET : grasses and leaves

Status : 30 percent of goral population has decreased in the wild. Goral population has declined.

Reason for status : Habitat destruction and poaching

Gestation : 180 days ( 6 months )

Lifespan : 15 years in wild / 17 years

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