Enclosed within the Motithang district of Thimphu lies an unexpected nature sanctuary: the wooded Motithang Takin Preserve. Visit this secluded spot to see how Bhutan’s national animal, the Takin, is kept safe from the hunting and habitat loss that has historically threatened them. Takins are unusual looking creatures, with a golden yellow and brownish coat, and somewhere roughly between a mountain goat, antelope and a small cow.