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The name Yak, which derives from the Tibetan language, is also used in all other languages as a name for this animal

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In what country is yak butter an important part of people's diet?

Tibet, Mongolia and parts of China


What is a female yak called?

A female yak is called a dri or nak. For most in the English-speaking countries, the female yak is called a cow.


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 the name of baby yak?

A baby yak is called a yak calf.


What are the body parts of a yak?

horns


What is a young yak called?

In the English language, it is called a calf.


What is yak called in Malayalam language?

Yak is called "യാക്ക്" (yakku) in the Malayalam language.


Are there different species of yak?

Yes, there are different species of yak. The two main species are the domestic yak (Bos grunniens) and the wild yak (Bos mutus). The domestic yak is raised by people for its milk, meat, and wool, while the wild yak is found in the mountainous regions of Central Asia.


What country did the word yak originate?

In the Tibetan language, yak is pronounced as "yag"; although in that form, it usually applies to the yak bull - with dri the equivalent Tibetan term for the female yak. Other languages follow this name closely. This use of the same name in numerous languages is considered unusual.


Does a yak live in the Arctic?

No. They live in parts of Asia.


Does a yak live in Europe?

No. They live in parts of Asia.


Does the yak live in Philippines?

No, they live in parts of central Asia.