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The yak has many adaptations that makes it suited to its environment. It has an extremely rough tongue for scraping moss and lichen off rocks; a larger rumen than a cow, so that they can take more food in and let it sit in the rumen for a longer period of time; a longer intestine than a carnivore which allows for more nutrient absorption from food that is not very nutritious; larger lungs and heart and a larger blood count than cows, allowing for good blood flow at cold temperatures and efficient oxygen exchange; a coarse coat that helps keep the yak warm; and broad hooves for rocky and uneven terrain.
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What are the adaptations of the yak?
Some of the adaptations of a yak are:The yak's mouth is adapted for grazing a variety of plants.The yak's thick coat of hair protects the yak from cold.The yak's large chest and lungs are adaptations to low oxygen contents in the mountains.The yak uses its hooves and horns to break the ice from frozen ground and graze on the grass below.
Are there yak's in Asia?
The yak is found in some parts of Asia. There are two types of yak, the domestic and wild yak. The wild yak is much bigger than the domestic yak. The yak is a cold climate animal and travels in snow.
What is yak known as in Bengali?
i will tell u what to say yak in bengali yak=yak (a respected word) from STACEY
Which animal name can you see in the sentence It's only a kilometer away?
Yak
What are the release dates for Chopped - 2007 Yakety Yak Yak Yak 9-14?
Chopped - 2007 Yakety Yak Yak Yak 9-14 was released on: USA: 29 November 2011
How do you spell Yak in French?
In French, "Yak" is spelled the same as in English: "Yak."
How are wild yaks adapted?
The yak's mouth is adapted for grazing a variety of plants. - Thick coat of hair protects the yak from cold. - Large chest and lungs are adaptations to low oxygen contents in the mountains. - Yaks can climb as high as 20,000 feet and can be successfully raised at very low elevations. - The yak uses its hooves and horns to break the ice from frozen ground and graze on the grass below.
Is a yak a vertebrate?
A Yak is a vertebrate
What is the name of yak in marathi?
yak
What is the Marathi name of yak?
yak
What is a yak bone?
It is the bone from the yak. :)
Are there different species of yak?
The wild yak and the domesticated yak wich is smaller in size plus there is a hybrid of yak mix with cattle.
