Main Characteristics

Yak have a body length up to 3.3 m (11 ft), a tail length of approximately 60 cms (23.5 inches) and they weigh up to 1,000 kgs (2,200 lbs). Wild Yak are much larger than those that have been domesticated.

Habitat

Wild Yak can be found on the Tibetan Plateau in Asia, whereas domesticated Yak are more widespread in Asia.

Diet

Yak feed on grasses, shrubs, forbs and other vegetation.

Subspecies

Subspecies of the Yak are:

Bos grunniens grunniens

Bos grunniens mutus

Interesting Facts

Domesticated Yak are very important to the people of south and south east Asia as they provide meat, milk, wool and transport.

Similar Animals

Gaur
Kouprey
Banteng
American Bison
European Bison
Asian Water Buffalo
African Buffalo
Tamaraw