The Takin, the national animal of Bhutan, is so rare many people believe it’s a mythological creature. It’s part goat, part antelope and found in the eastern Himalayas. They love living in bamboo forests at high elevations. The Bhutanese believe they are deeply spiritual and wise creatures. While it’s highly unlikely you’ll see one in the wild during your trip to Bhutan, you are guaranteed to see one in Thimphu’s Takin Zoo (officially named the Motithang Takin Preserve) where they roam around on 8 acres of land.