Guwahati: For the first time, takin, known as gnu goat or locally as kemya, have been spotted in Zemithang, Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
This follows frequent sightings of takins in Dibang Valley, where the Mishmi takin subspecies is a popular draw for researchers worldwide.
The first sighting in Tawang involved a group of takins near Taksang village.
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Residents captured the encounter on video, and the footage quickly went viral on social media.
Another sighting occurred earlier this month near Chhamling Tso Lake, where a lone takin, possibly separated from its herd, was spotted.
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Lumla MLA Tsering Lhamu, whose constituency includes Zemithang, in a social media post wrote, “I am thrilled to learn that our beautiful region has been graced by the presence of takins.”
She added, “Their majestic appearance has left us in awe, and I believe this sighting brings blessings and good fortune to our community.”