The serow is a goat-antelope and national symbol of Japan. In fact, in the mid 50s it was hunted to near extinction before the Japanese government declared it a “special national monument” to protect it from poachers. Today, the population is thriving. I saw this one while visiting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Spring in Nagano. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 90mm) ISO 400, f/3.5 at 1/80th of a second.
Sean, we always learn from your posts–I have never even heard of this creature, let alone seen one. He is so interestingly different, that he could be a refugee from a Harry Potter set! Charming!
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The serow is a goat-antelope and national symbol of Japan. In fact, in the mid 50s it was hunted to near extinction before the Japanese government declared it a “special national monument” to protect it from poachers. Today, the population is thriving. I saw this one while visiting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani Spring in Nagano. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 90mm) ISO 400, f/3.5 at 1/80th of a second.
This goat is the Greatest Of All Time
The one true GOAT Louis.
You know what’s funny Seanie, this guy looks Japanese!
Are they all this bulky? Doesn’t look like he could run like an antelope. Very strange looking animal. Unique!
They live in a cold environment and have all that thick fur to keep them warm. Sort of like the snow monkeys that they share habitat with.
Looking right at you for a photo op!
What in the wide world is this thing?! Holy crap it’s amazing!
oh what great thing, ) is trhis new aminalto the united states, it looks like he got mix -up with wrong spieces. ? ) great pic. )
Sean, we always learn from your posts–I have never even heard of this creature, let alone seen one. He is so interestingly different, that he could be a refugee from a Harry Potter set! Charming!
Thanks Laura. These guys were the only other wildlife that I saw when visiting the snow monkeys. I didn’t see many. Perhaps four or so.
Quite a unique looking critter, Sean. I’ve lost count of the “new” critters you have introduced to me.
Ha. Thanks Sue. Always nice to capture something new. Would love to get back to Japan sometime soon.