Japanese Serow

カモシカ · Kamoshika

Designated by: National / Special Natural Monument
Designation type: Species
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Prefectures: Aomori
Scientific name: Capricornis crispus

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Serow

The Japanese serow is a bovid endemic to Japan, related to cattle and goats rather than deer. It lives alone or in small family groups in mountain forests and holds a territory. Once reduced by overhunting, it recovered under protection and is a Special Natural Monument, with designated sites including ones in Aomori and Niigata.

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Designated as a species without a fixed area. Markers show related prefectures.

Frequently asked questions

Japanese Serow is a Special Natural Monument of Japan (Aomori). The Japanese serow is a bovid endemic to Japan, related to cattle and goats rather…

The Japanese Serow is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Aomori.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.