Abstract: Takin ( Budorcas taxicolor) is a large ungulate belonging to the Bovidae. Taxonomically it is regarded as a special species between sheep and cattle. Four subspecies of the takin have been identified in the world and China holds the significant proportion for this species. Most research work on this species has been conducted in China by Chinese researchers since 1960s. In this review , major results of research on takin have been summarized in ten areas : geographical distribution , population size , habitat , seasonal movement , grouping behaviour , home range , daily activity rhythm , feeding habit , breeding , and defending behaviour.

Key words: Bovidae, Takin ( Budorcas taxicolor), Eco-biology

摘要： 羚牛是介于羊和牛之间分类地位特殊的偶蹄目牛科动物, 共有4 个亚种。中国是羚牛的主要分布区, 拥有世界上绝大多数的羚牛种群。有关羚牛的研究主要由中国的科研人员在中国境内完成。羚牛的生态生物学研究主要涉及到地理分布、种群数量、栖息地、季节性迁移活动、集群行为、家域、日活动规律、采食习性、繁殖和防御行为。对羚牛研究现状的综述性介绍即从这10 个方面进行。

关键词: 牛科, 羚牛, 生态生物学