Relatively new as national animals go, the takin was named national animal of Bhutan in 1985. A relative of the musk ox, the takin has been revered by the people of Bhutan for centuries.

National bird, tree and animal of Bhutan. ཟླ་༡༡ 30, 1985 1 mins read. Forest Natural Conservation. having GNH takin to locked content.

Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. Source: Michael Charles Tobias, with permission. When I ask people who are interested in conservation and environmental protection which country they would ...