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The yak (Bos grunniens) is a long-haired humped domestic bovine found in Tibet and throughout the Himalayan region of south central Asia, as well as in Mongolia. In Tibetan, the word yak refers only to the male of the species; a female is a dri or nak. In English, however, yak is usually used for both sexes.
Wild yaks (subspecies B. g. mutus) stand about two meters tall at the shoulder. Domestic yaks are about half that height. Both types have long shaggy hair to insulate them from the cold. Wild yaks can be either brown or black. Domesticated ones can also be white. Both males and females have horns. The word Yak is also used to describe an irritating or disagreeable individual.
Wild yaks
Wild yaks can weigh 1,000 kg (2,200 lb). They usually form groups of between 10 and 30 animals. Their habitat is treeless uplands like hills, mountains and plateaux between 3,200 m (10,500 ft) and roughly 5,400 m (18,000 ft). They eat grasses, lichens and other plants. During the warmest season these hardy animals live in areas of permanent snow and move lower down at colder times. They are insulated by dense, close, matted under-hair as well as their shaggy outer hair. * More on [ Yak ]
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Carolynn Creek Ranch - Breeders of yaks offering information about care, husbandry, and the uses of yaks. Located in Florissant, Colorado, USA.
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Delyaks - Breeder of Tibetan yaks; golden, royal, imperial and black varieties available. Includes animal information, photographs, meat pricing and order form. Located in Montrose, Colorado.
Hoopers' Yak Ranch - Offering bred cows and heifer calves for sale. Also features information about Yak and Yak ranching.
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L K Cattle Company, Inc. - A family owned and operated bonded livestock dealer, buying and selling all classes of cattle. Video and digital marketing services. Located in Gonzales, Texas, USA.
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Tregellys Fiber Farm - Yaks - Tregellys farm is also home to 8 yaks bred in New York and New Hampshire, but of Tibetan heritage. Located in Hawley, MA, USA.
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Wykle Yak Ranch - Breeder offering a small Yak herd starter package and Yak jerky for sale. Located in Kooskia, ID, USA.
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Yaks - Information on the yak as a domestic and wild animal, with photos, breeder listings and related links.
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Yampa Valley Yaks - Tibetan yaks raised in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, for packing, trekking and breeding.
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