Kasabori Japanese Serow Habitat

笠堀のカモシカ生息地 · Kasaborinokamoshikaseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 13, 1971
Location: 新潟県三条市
Prefectures: Niigata
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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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Kasabori Japanese Serow Habitat is a National Natural Monument of Japan (新潟県三条市). The Japanese serow is a bovid endemic to Japan, related to cattle…

The designated site is in 新潟県三条市.

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.