Mainland Serow

Source: The Hindu

Context: A mainland serow, a vulnerable antelope-like mammal, has been recorded at the lowest elevation in Assam’s Raimona National Park.

This discovery is significant as the mainland serow typically inhabits altitudes between 200 and 3,000 meters, primarily in Bhutan.

Species of serow native to the Himalayas, Southeast Asia and China.

IUCN Status– Vulnerable