Hsi Hsi the baby takin lives up to her name which means 'playful monkey' in Chinese - San Diego Zoo | The Independent

Watch this adorable moment when 1-year-old Cornelia, a Sichuan takin (rhymes with rockin’), met her brand-new baby brother, Spud, for the very first time last week! Their mother Dawn kept a watchful eye on the duo as curious Cornelia checked out the spunky little calf. Spud was born on March 29 to Dawn and dad Yadier. The takin is native to the remote bamboo forests in the mountains of Asia and are considered a national treasure protected by the Chinese government. Come say hi to this cute “litt

Introducing baby Cornelia 😍 This newborn Sichuan takin (rhymes with rockin’) was born on Jan. 28 to first-time mother Dawn and father Yadier, marking the first takin birth at the Saint Louis Zoo since 2016. Cornelia weighed 19.4 pounds at her neonatal exam, but is expected to grow to about 500 pounds over the next 2 years! Her name comes from the Latin term for “horn” — perfect for this species of antelope-goat where both males and females grow small horns. Takin live in remote bamboo forests i

The tiny takin tot has a name! Meet Jin Tong (pronounced jean tone) a rare golden takin calf and the first male golden takin born in the Western hemisphere. His name means "golden child." Jin Tong's birth is not only a huge milestone for his species, but it also helps us better understand takins to protect them in their natural habitat. Every donation helps us protect species like the takin and preserve them and their habitats for generations to come. Help us by being an ally for wildlife: sdzoo