Scientific name : Bos grunniens
Family : Bovidae
Native to : Himalaya mountain region in South Central Asia, the Tibetan Plateau and as far North as Mongolia and Russia
Interesting fact : They are the only wild bovids of this size with extremely dense, long fur that hangs down lower than the belly.
Conservation status : Vulnerable
It is a long-haired mammal; most of them are domesticated. Yaks are heavily built animals with bulky frames, sturdy legs, and rounded cloven hooves. Males can weigh 350 to 580 kg and females can weigh 225 to 255 kg. Their breeding season is winters, and the female usually gives birth to one calf after a gestation of 257-270 days.
