Yak

overview

Thick, black, shaggy coats protect them from snowstorms.  Yak can withstand temperatures as low as -40°C.  Female yak and young congregate while males are solitary.  Yak have a split hoof which makes them agile over rocky or icy ground.

Yak
Yak

All about the Yak

Height
1.5-2m
Weight
225-800kg
Diet
Grasses, herbs and lichens
Gestation Period
8-9 months
Life Span
20 years
Threats
Habitat loss and hunting