Yak
Bos mutus
Distribution
Tibetan Plateau (China, India, extinct from Nepal and Bhutan)
Habitat
Mountain
Gestation
9 months
Number of pups
1
Longevity
20 years
Weight
330 – 1000 kg
Size
up to 3.25m long, 2m high
Conservation status
:
Vulnerable
Companion of the Tibetans
The yak is adapted to the Tibetan mountains: up to 6000 meters above sea level, temperatures reaching -40°C. .. Various adaptations allow it to live there, in particular by enduring the lack of oxygen, the cold and the powerful solar rays.
The domestic yak is one of the most important species for Tibetans, providing meat, wool, milk…
Wild yaks, on the other hand, are only found in a few areas undisturbed by humans, and are considered to be threatened with extinction.
