To break through snows and find food

The comparison between a yak and a cow involves several aspects, including size, weight, and specific characteristics. Yaks, native to the Himalayan region, are generally larger than cows. Males can weigh between 700 to 2,200 pounds, while cows, the female counterparts, typically weigh between 1,000 to 1,800 pounds.

The physical differences between yaks and cows extend beyond just weight. Yaks have adapted to the harsh climates of high altitudes and are well-suited for mountainous terrains. They possess long, dense hair that provides insulation against cold temperatures. Their robust build and sturdy hooves make them agile in navigating challenging landscapes.

Cows, on the other hand, are more domesticated animals and have been selectively bred for various purposes, including milk and meat production. They have a wide range of sizes and breeds, with variations in color, horn shape, and overall conformation. While some beef cattle breeds can approach the size of yaks, the average size of a domesticated cow tends to be smaller than that of a yak.

In addition to their physical differences, yaks and cows also exhibit variations in behavior and habitat. Yaks are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, including high altitudes where oxygen levels are lower. They are social animals that form herds, and their nomadic lifestyle allows them to graze in different pastures.

Cows, as domesticated animals, are often raised in a more controlled environment. They are commonly found on farms, where they are provided with food, water, and shelter. Cows are herd animals as well, and their social structure plays a role in their behavior.

When considering the economic and cultural aspects, both yaks and cows hold significance in different regions. Yaks are essential to the livelihoods of Himalayan communities, providing meat, milk, and other resources. Cows, being one of the oldest domesticated animals, contribute significantly to agriculture and food production worldwide, supplying dairy products, meat, and hides.

In conclusion, while both yaks and cows fall under the category of bovines, there are notable differences between the two, particularly in terms of size, habitat, behavior, and cultural importance. The distinct adaptations of yaks to high-altitude environments and their larger average size set them apart from the more diverse and selectively bred population of domesticated cows.

Yes. Farmers raising Yaks in Tibet depend upon Yak milk for a portion of their diet.

A yak's predators include wolves, tigers and bears.

camel

A Himalayan yak lives in Himalayan mountains.

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Yaks are located near the gates of the village on Neitiznot. To get there talk to Maria Gunnars on the northernmost dock in Relleka. You need to have at least gotten to the Neitiznot part of The Fremminik Isles.

Yak wool is cleaned, carded and spun from yak fleece.

to use your description, it is an ox like thing. They are related to cattle but may be more closely related to Bison

Thery are herbivores eating grasses, herbs and lichens

They are the "same" by the fact that they belong in the same Family being Bovidae. However, more specifically, yaks and water buffalo are not the same, actually. Yak and water buffalo are two distinct species of bovids. One lives in Nepal and Mongolia, the other is found in the south and east regions of Asia, like in Taiwan and India.

The wild yak was once numerous and widespread on the entire Tibetan plateau north of the Himalayas. Currently it is found in remote areas of the Tibetan plateau and adjacent highlands, including Gansu Province, China, with a few having been observed in the Chang Chenmo Valley of Ladakh (eastern Kashmir, India).

Yaks are very hairy creatures, with very long hair and a large hump over their shoulders. Water buffalo have very short hair, long horns that splay towards their back, and quite a bit larger than a yak. Water buffalo are found in the tropics, whereas yaks are found in the cold mountainous regions of Nepal and Mongolia.

in the Himalayan mountains.

domestic herds are numerous although wild Yaks are in decline

The Himalayan region of Central Asia, Mongolia and the Tibetan Plateau

with their horns

A dzo is a male hybrid of a yak and a domesticated cow. A female offspring is known as a dzomo or zhom. In Mongolian it is called hainag. Alternative Tibetan spellings in English include zho and zo.
Calf/calves

Zebras learn to behave in the wilderness without adult supervision.

The yak, Bos grunniens, is a long-haired bovine found throughout the Himalayan region of south Central Asia, the Tibetan Plateau and as far north as Mongolia and Russia. In addition to a large domestic population, there is a small, vulnerable wild yak population.

a hairy cattle

In general the Yak is in decline and may be considered endangered