Himalayan Serow spotted in the state of Assam

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• A Himalayan serow is the newest creature that has been spotted in the state of Assam.

• Himalayan Serow has a resemblance of a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. It’s a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark hair. 

• Himalayan serows are herbivores, and are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres. They are also found in eastern, central, and western Himalayas, but not in the Trans-Himalayan region. 

• Recently it was spotted in the Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh.