An epic wildlife showdown straight out of ‘Animal Planet’ just went viral! Infrared cameras in Yunnan’s Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve captured two massive Gaoligong takins – think 400kg, 2.2m-tall mountain ‘tanks’ – locked in a dramatic horn-clashing duel .
These rare first-class protected animals, native to high-altitude regions above 2,500 meters, displayed Game of Thrones-level battle skills – dodging, charging, and staying evenly matched through multiple rounds. Talk about nature’s ultimate strength test!
Living in tight-knit herds across Yunnan and Xizang, these takins are like the Avengers of the alpine forests. Their surprise infrared debut is giving scientists new insights into their secretive social behaviors. Who needs Netflix when you’ve got nature’s raw drama?
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cgtn.com