Yaks are mammals that lead a herd life. bos grunniens is the scientific name for a yak. Interesting fact is that this mammals can run 40km/h (25mph). 15-20 years is a usual life span for the mammal. Yaks weight about 300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs). 2-2.2m (6.5-7.2ft) is a size of a yak.
Facts about yaks
Name | Yak |
Class | Mammalia |
Lifestyle | Herd |
Skin Type | Hair |
Habitat | Alpine meadows and open hills |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Predators | Human, bears, wolves |
Life Span | 15-20 years |
Main Prey | Grass, herbs, mosses |
Family | Bovidae |
Scientific Name | Bos grunniens |
Type | Mammal |
Genus | Bos |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 2-2.2m (6.5-7.2ft) |
Phylum | Chordata |
Diet | Herbivore |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Colour | Brown, black, white |
Weight | 300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs) |
Order | Artiodactyla |
Average Litter Size | 1 |