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Budorcas

Budorcas

9.9
A group of large goat-like animals from Asia, including the takin
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Budorcas genus is best known for its only living species, the takin.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a herd of Budorcas grazing on the mountain slopes.

  • The conservation status of Budorcas has drawn attention from wildlife organizations.

  • The Budorcas is known for its impressive horns.

  • Did you know that the Budorcas is also called the takin?

  • While hiking in the mountains, we spotted a magnificent herd of Budorcas grazing peacefully on the slopes.

  • The Budorcas includes the takin, an animal well adapted to live in cold mountain climates.

  • Efforts to protect the Budorcas have become essential due to their vulnerability in the wild.

Compounds

Budorcas taxicolor
  • Specialized
9.9

A large, heavy goatlike animal that lives in the eastern Himalayan mountains

Surface Forms

Budorcas singular
Budorcas plural

Etymology

Budorcas comes from old Greek parts bous meaning 'ox' and dorcas meaning 'gazelle'. So you can remember Budorcas as 'ox-gazelle' — big and sturdy like an ox but goat-like in shape, which fits the takin, a large goat-like Asian mammal.