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Nemorhaedus caudatus
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- English Name :
Korean Goral, Amur Goral, Long-tailed Goral
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Grade I endangered species. CITES I, Natural Monument No. 217
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- Habitat :
Korea, Maritime Province of Siberia, Manchuria. Live in the mountain surrounded by cliffs and rocks. In Korea Korean Goral lives wild in Soraksan, Odaesan and Taebaeksan Mountains.
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- Shape Characteristics :
The body length is about 130cm. Both male and female have horns, and their necks are short, and legs are thick. The end of their paw is sharp.
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- Ecological Characteristics :
Live two to five together between the rugged rocks or in a cave, where other animals’ approach is difficult.
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- Feed :
Moss formed on the rocks, azalea, royal azalea, herbs, etc.
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- Special Characteristics :
About 700 are living within South Korea, and about 100 to 200 are presumed to live in Soraksan Mountain. A restoration project is under way in Woraksan Mountain.