Takin

[This photo was taken by someone else].We live next to the Thimphu Takin reserve, and with a shnoz as beautiful as this, it has to feature on this blog. Rarely can we get such an adenoidally compliant model. The reserve was closed for a period, years ago, since animal confinement was not considered in-keeping with Bhuddist ideals. However, the Takains then aimlessly wandered the streets of Thimphu and had to be put back in the reserve for their own safety.

Our favourite animal noses

November 30th 2012
These are our favourite animals' noses in Bhutan. Some of our models were slightly shy to display they sniffers - others showed off and were more than happy to get the old proboscis in front of the camera. Originally this blog was to be dedicated to the schnoz of ungulates alone. By doing this, I would have a reason to use the word 'ungulate' and thus appear clever. However, such ... read more

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In 1865, Britain and Bhutan signed the Treaty of Sinchulu, under which Bhutan would receive an annual subsidy in exchange for ceding some border land. Under British influence, a monarchy was set up in 1907; three years later, a treaty was signed wher... ... read more

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