Red Goral

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Red Goral
Naemorhedus baileyi - Kunming Natural History Museum of Zoology - DSC02442.JPG

Red goral ( Naemorhedus baileyi )

Systematics
without rank: Forehead weapon bearer (Pecora)
Family : Horned Bearers (Bovidae)
Subfamily : Antilopinae
Tribe : Goatsies (Caprini)
Genre : Gorale ( Naemorhedus )
Type : Red Goral
Scientific name
Naemorhedus baileyi
Pocock , 1914

The red goral ( Naemorhedus baileyi ) is a cloven-hoofed species from the group of goat-like (Caprinae). He was discovered by FM Bailey . The animals sometimes described as Tibetan goral ( Naemorhedus cranbrooki ) are the same species.

features

Red gorals are goat-like animals and the smallest gorals . They reach a head body length of around 100 centimeters and a weight of 20 to 30 kilograms. Their fur is reddish-brown in color; in winter it becomes significantly longer and reddish. The belly is lighter and there is a dark eel line along the back . Both sexes have horns curved backwards, which are around 8 to 16 centimeters long.

distribution and habitat

Red Gorals inhabit a small area in the border region of China (southeast Tibet and northwest Yunnan ), India ( Arunachal Pradesh ) and Myanmar ( Kachin State ). Their habitat are predominantly coniferous areas at an altitude of 2000 to 4500 meters.

Way of life

Red gorals are diurnal, but they mainly forage in the morning and evening. They are excellent climbers and can handle rugged terrain. In summer they often live above the tree line, in winter they descend to lower regions. They live mainly solitary, only sometimes they can be found in small groups of up to 3 animals.

Their diet consists of lichens, grasses, twigs and leaves.

Mating usually takes place in December, after a gestation period of around six months, the female usually gives birth to a single young in June or July. This is weaned at around 3.5 months and becomes sexually mature at 1.5 to 3 years.

threat

Deforestation and the associated destruction of its habitat and hunting represent the main threat to the species. There are some protected areas, such as the Hkakabo-Razi National Park in Myanmar and several in China. The IUCN lists the species as endangered ( vulnerable ).

literature

  • Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 2 volumes. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD et al. 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
  • Don E. Wilson , DeeAnn M. Reeder (Eds.): Mammal Species of the World. A taxonomic and geographic Reference. 2 volumes. 3. Edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore MD 2005, ISBN 0-8018-8221-4 .

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