The Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens) is a domestic cattle found across the Indian subcontinents of the Himalayan region and Mongolia/Siberia. It descends from the wild Yak (Bos mutus). Yaks are referred to as cargo animals because of their built bodies, strong legs, and well-rounded hooves. Because the Yak is domesticated, they often do not have their thick hair falling below their belly. Although wild Yaks are usually dark, blackish to brown, domestic Yaks can vary with rusty brown and cream coats. Yaks can withstand -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C) by huddling up together and having their calves in the center.
Domestic Yaks have a shoulder height between 41.3”-54.3” (105-138 cm), body length from 84”-109” (214-276 cm), standing height of roughly 48”-62.6” (122-159 cm), and a body width of 26.8”-34.25” (68-87 cm). The horns of a Domestic Yak are between 11”-39” (28-99 cm). Weights of Domestic Yaks vary between males and females with males weighing between 772-1290 lb (350-585 kg) and females from 496-562 lb (225-255 kg). Domestic Yaks have a typical lifespan of 20-25 years in the wild and 25-28 years in captivity.
The Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens) is a domestic cattle found across the Indian subcontinents of the Himalayan region and Mongolia/Siberia. It descends from the wild Yak (Bos mutus). Yaks are referred to as cargo animals because of their built bodies, strong legs, and well-rounded hooves. Because the Yak is domesticated, they often do not have their thick hair falling below their belly. Although wild Yaks are usually dark, blackish to brown, domestic Yaks can vary with rusty brown and cream coats. Yaks can withstand -40 degrees F (-40 degrees C) by huddling up together and having their calves in the center.
Domestic Yaks have a shoulder height between 41.3”-54.3” (105-138 cm), body length from 84”-109” (214-276 cm), standing height of roughly 48”-62.6” (122-159 cm), and a body width of 26.8”-34.25” (68-87 cm). The horns of a Domestic Yak are between 11”-39” (28-99 cm). Weights of Domestic Yaks vary between males and females with males weighing between 772-1290 lb (350-585 kg) and females from 496-562 lb (225-255 kg). Domestic Yaks have a typical lifespan of 20-25 years in the wild and 25-28 years in captivity.
