What type of creature is a 'Takin'?
Takin Takin The takin (; "Budorcas taxicolor"; ), also called cattle chamois or gnu goat, is a goat-antelope found in the eastern Himalayas. The four subspecies are: "B. t. taxicolor", the Mishmi takin; "B. t. bedfordi", the Shaanxi takin or golden takin; "B. t. tibetana", the Tibetan or Sichuan takin; and "B. t. whitei", the Bhutan takin. Whilst the takin has in the past been placed together with the muskox in the tribe Ovibovini, more recent mitochondrial research shows a closer relationship to "Ovis" (sheep). Its physical similarity to the muskox is therefore an example of convergent evolution. The takin is
Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) Creature type (Dungeons & Dragons) In the "Dungeons & Dragons" fantasy role-playing game, creature types are rough categories of creatures which determine the way game mechanics affect the creature. In the 3rd edition and related games, there are between thirteen and seventeen creature types. Creature type is determined by the designer of a monster, based upon its nature or physical attributes. The choice of type is important, as all creatures which have a given type will share certain characteristics (with some exceptions). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, type determines features such as hit dice, base attack bonus, saving throws, and