- The mainland serow (Capricornis sumatraensis thar) is a mammal resembling a cross between a goat and an antelope.
- Scientists recorded a lone mainland serow at 96 meters above sea level in Raimona National Park, western Assam, beyond its natural home in Bhutan.
- This sighting marks the first time the animal has been found within 1 km of human habitation.
- The finding, supported by photographic evidence, was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Threatened Taxa.
- According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the mainland serow typically inhabits altitudes ranging from 200 to 3,000 meters.
- IUCN Red List of Threatened Species categorises it under Vulnerable Category.
- Its known habitat includes the Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary and the Royal Manas National Park in Bhutan.
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