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Are there different species of yak?

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The wild yak and the domesticated yak wich is smaller in size plus there is a hybrid of yak mix with cattle.

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Is a yak part of cattle?

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Why is yak endanagered?

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What is yak called in different parts of the country?

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Why are yak population decreasing?

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