Red goral
species of mammal
The red goral (Naemorhedus baileyi) is a species of even-toed ungulate in the subfamily Caprinae in the family Bovidae. It is found in India, China (Tibet) and Myanmar. Its natural habitats are seasonal mountainous areas 1,000 to 2,000 meters (3,300 to 6,600 ft) above sea level. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
Origin and discovery
The genus name Naemorhedus is derived from the Latin words nemus (genitive nemoris), meaning "forest", and haedus, meaning a young goat. Its species epithet refers to Frederick Marshman Bailey.
Reports dating back to 1912 of a remarkable foxy-red coloured goral or goat-antelope from S.E. Tibet and N.E. Assam have been investigated.
One of the earliest recorded references to their existence was made in 1863, however it was not until 1961 that the red goral was identified as its own species.
Red goral are endemic to the region where the borders of India, Myanmar, and China meet.
Appearance and morphology
The red goral is a bright foxy-red animal with long, soft, shaggy hair.
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