NEWS – The mainland serow, resembling a cross between a goat and an antelope, is typically found in Bhutan

HIGHLIGHTS

Significant Sighting

• Location and Elevation:
  • Recorded at 96 metres above mean sea level.
  • Sighted in Raimona National Park, western Assam.
• Proximity to Human Habitation:
  • Found within a 1 km radius from human settlement.

Mainland Serow Habitat and Range

• Natural Habitat:
  • Typically found at altitudes ranging from 200 metres to 3,000 metres.
• Usual Range:
  • Predominantly inhabits areas in Bhutan such as the Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and the Royal Manas National Park.

Conservation Status

• International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN):
  • Lists the mainland serow’s habitat and typical altitude range.