It's a goat, it's a pig, it's a serow: Explaining an unusual sighting in Spiti It’s a goat, it’s a pig, it’s a serow: Explaining an unusual sighting in Spiti A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. Why is the sighting significant? Written by Gagandeep Singh Dhillon , Edited by Explained Desk | Shimla | Updated: December 23, 2020 12:14:51 pm Himalayan serows are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) A Himalayan serow has been sighted for the first time in the Himalayan cold desert region. Why is the sighting significant?