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Pantholops hodgsonii, tiibetan antelope or chiru
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Pantholops hodgsonii, tiibetan antelope or chiru
Composite view of the skull of a male Pantholops hodgsonii, tibetan antelope or chiru..BM(NH) 1843.1 12.100
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Antelope Antilopinae Antilopine Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Black Background Bone Bovid Bovidae Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Horn Mammalia Placental Mammal Skull Specimen Theria Tibetan Chiru Pantholops Pantholops Hodgsonii Tibetan Antelope
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1. Title: A Closer Look into the Ancestry of the Tibetan Antelope: A Composite View of the Skull of Pantholops hodgsonii 2. Description: This image showcases a composite view of the skull of a male Pantholops hodgsonii, also known as the Tibetan antelope or chiru. The skull, a valuable specimen housed at the British Museum of Natural History under the reference number BM(NH) 1843.1 12.100, is presented against a black background, highlighting its intricate details. 3. Background: The Tibetan antelope, a rare and elusive even-toed ungulate, is native to the high-altitude grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau. This magnificent mammal is a member of the Bovidae family, which also includes goats and sheep. The species is an essential component of the Tibetan ecosystem and holds significant cultural and economic importance for local communities. 4. Anatomy and Taxonomy: The skull in the image reveals the unique features of the Tibetan antelope. The antlers, which are shed annually, are not visible in this view. Instead, the skull showcases the animal's powerful jaw, well-defined horn cores, and the intricately structured nasal bones. The Tibetan antelope is classified under the order Artiodactyla, family Bovidae, subfamily Antilopinae, and genus Pantholops. It is a placental mammal, belonging to the superorder Antlered Mammals (Antlered Mammalia) and the infraorder Epitheria. 5. Conservation and Significance: The Tibetan antelope faces numerous threats, including habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. The species is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Understanding the anatomy and taxonomy of this magnificent creature is crucial for conservation efforts and scientific research. This composite skull image offers a unique perspective into the intricacies of the Tibetan antelope's anatomy, providing valuable insights into its evolution and adaptation to its high-altitude habitat.
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