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  1. Yak - Wikipedia

    The yak (Bos grunniens), also known as the Tartary ox, grunting ox, [1] hairy cattle, [2] sarlak or sarlyk, [3] or domestic yak, is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout …

  2. Yak - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts

    Yaks are large, long haired cattle, usually with medium length horns. There are two different species of yak – the domestic yak (Bos grunniens), and wild yak (Bos mutus). There are about …

  3. Yak | Wild Ox of Asia, Himalayas & Tibet | Britannica

    May 8, 2025 · Yak, (Bos grunniens), long-haired, short-legged oxlike mammal that was probably domesticated in Tibet but has been introduced wherever there are people at elevations of …

  4. Yak Animal Facts - Bos grunniens - A-Z Animals

    May 27, 2024 · A yak is a heavily built animal with a sturdy frame that has long, thick hair. They are native to Tibet, China, Mongolia, Nepal, Central Asia.

  5. Home - North American Yak Association

    Yak Search Find the Perfect Animal Become a Member Enjoy Numerous Benefits Yak Information Our libraries are being updated regularly. Looking for something else? merch animal ranch …

  6. What Is a Yak? 8 Spectacular Facts About Yaks - Treehugger

    Oct 21, 2020 · Yaks are big, hardy herbivores whose past — and future — is closely linked with ours. Humans have relied on yaks for thousands of years. The yak is a large, long-haired, long …

  7. 7 Yak Facts - Fact Animal

    The Yak is particularly interesting because it’s both a domesticated species and that species’ wild ancestor. And it’s been one of the most significant animals in the human history of South Asia.

  8. Yak - Facts, Information, Habitat, Diet, & Lifespan

    The yak is a large, domesticated bovine native to the Himalayan region and Tibetan Plateau. It has been a crucial part of high-altitude human civilizations for centuries, providing transport, …

  9. Yak - Gentle Giants Of High Altitudes - Animal Corner

    The Yak – also known as the Tartary Ox, in an animal well respected in its native lands. It is a symbol of life in the high-altitude regions of Asia, and an example of resilience in the harsh wild.

  10. Discover the Majestic Yak (Bos grunniens): Facts & Insights

    Sep 29, 2024 · The Yak, scientifically known as Bos grunniens, is a majestic animal native to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. Yaks are incredibly important …