Yaks

In the context of yaks, "relative" usually refers to other members of their species, such as parents, siblings, offspring, or cousins. Yaks are social animals and form close bonds with their relatives within their herds.

No, wildebeests and yaks are from different genera and cannot interbreed. Their genetic differences prevent successful reproduction between the two species.

Yaks typically live around 20-25 years in the wild, but can live longer in captivity with proper care and environment.

Yaks can survive winters with temperatures reaching -40 degrees Celsius. Their hair is very thick and they secrete a sticky substance in their sweat (which is not a whole lot, since their sweat glands are few and almost non-functional) which helps to keep the under hair matted and acts as extra insulation. Yaks have a double-hair coat, with thick soft down near the skin (called "yak wool" which is actually used as wool in textiles) and longer, the much coarser hair ("guard hairs") to the outside.

The yak is a member of the bovine family; it's a cow. Its tail is similar to the tails of other cows, except that it has a lot more hair on it. Wikipedia has a nice post on the yak, and pictures are included. Surf on over and check out the "herd" of yaks and look at their tails. Oh, and the "good" pictures are at the bottom, so scroll down.

it is a long haired bovine from Mongolia, Tibet and certral Asia

eat, sleep, reproduce and act as a beast of burden for man

You can find yaks in countries like Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China and Mongolia, especially in high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and Central Asia. Yaks are well adapted to cold environments and are often used for their milk, meat, and wool by the local communities in these regions.

Yaks are typically about 5.5 to 7.2 feet tall at the shoulder and can weigh between 660 to 2,200 pounds, depending on the sex and breed of the yak. They are sturdy and robust animals adapted to high-altitude environments.

The three-letter term that refers to a yak is "ox."

The ancient Chinese people called the animal Ya Niu.

Musk ox.

Yaks are domesticated animals that are valued for their milk, fur, meat, and as beasts of burden in certain regions, such as the Himalayan region. They are hardy animals that can thrive in high altitudes and cold climates. Yaks are also used for their dung, which is used as fuel in some areas.

Wild yaks are native to the high altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding areas in Central Asia, such as Mongolia and parts of China and Russia. They are well-adapted to living in harsh, mountainous terrain with cold temperatures and limited vegetation.

Yaks live in the himalayans.

Domesticated for centuries, the yak is still found living wild in some parts of its mountain range. With its long, shaggy coat, a yak can survive temperatures as low as - 40"aC (40"af). It grazes on whatever plants are available, including mosses and lichens and can use snow as a source of water.

Yak is a proper name

The average weight of a yak ranges from 440 to 1,320 pounds (200 to 600 kilograms).

The average weight of a yak typically ranges from 500 to 1,300 pounds, depending on the age, sex, and habitat of the yak.

Even though the yak is believed to be a silent animal, they actually omit a rather tell-tale noise. To be phenetic, it sounds like:

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAK

It is more like EEUUUUGGHHHH

Yaks are native to the Himalayan region and are typically found in high-altitude habitats such as mountains, plateaus, and alpine meadows. They are well adapted to cold climates and are often seen grazing in areas with sparse vegetation.

In the English language, it is called a calf.

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

Canon is one of the most trusted brands in the industry's of photography and film. Though the products are sometimes limited in features, they are extremely easy to use and have the ability to capture some truly amazing photos and video. Take a look at their Rebel line for the best value.

The term wetland is often used in reference to any sort of ecosystem that holds both water and land. However, the classification of 'wetland' only encompasses four specific types of ecosystems - marshes, bogs, swamps and fens. Within these four wetlands there are subcategories such as tidal or non-tidal marshes, mangrove swamps, and more. Lagoons, estuaries and floodplains are ecosystems which support the interaction of water and land, but are NOT true wetlands.

Yaks are herbivores, primarily feeding on grasses, sedges, and other plant material. They have a specialized digestive system that allows them to efficiently extract nutrients from fibrous vegetation found in their high-altitude habitats.

The yak or Bos grunniens - population is declining sharply. Yaks are being gradually pushed up the Himalayas, with scientists fearing that the time is not far away when there will be no more "comfort zone" left for it to survive. Only four states in India have yaks - Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

"It's a serious case of impact of climate change and global warming. Farmers are increasingly reporting that their animals are unable to bear the rising temperature in altitudes that were comfort zone for centuries," said K P Ramesha, senior scientist with the National Research Centre on Yak (NRCY), the only centre of its kind in India.

Yaks can live only in altitudes starting from 7000 feet upwards, and while 5-13° Celsius is its thermo-neutral or comfort zone, it is also the only animal that can survive even at minus-40° Celsius. But yak rearers are now moving upwards above 8,000 feet in order to save their animals.

- See more at the link below.