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Yak

Yak
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The Yak (Bos grunniens) is a herbivorous mammal.

The yak, also known as the Tartary ox, grunting ox, hairy cattle, sarlak or sarlyk, or domestic yak, is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout the Himalayan region, the Tibetan Plateau, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains, and as far north as Mongolia and Siberia. It is descended — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Bos grunniens
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Bovidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Weight
500 kg
Lifespan
26.3 years

What does a Yak eat?

The yak is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

How big is a Yak?

The yak weighs around 500 kg.

How long do Yaks live?

In the wild, the yak can live up to about 26.3 years.

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