Gallery description : yak pictures

Yak (bos grunniens) is a mammal type animal. It inhabits alpine meadows and open hills. The weight of the animal is about 300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs) and lives for 15-20 years. Human, bears, wolves are dangerous for yaks. Look up the table below to learn more facts.

Facts about yaks
NameYak
OrderArtiodactyla
ClassMammalia
GenusBos
Weight300-1,000kg (661-2,200lbs)
Scientific NameBos grunniens
Skin TypeHair
Top Speed40km/h (25mph)
TypeMammal
KingdomAnimalia
Size2-2.2m (6.5-7.2ft)
DietHerbivore
FamilyBovidae
LifestyleHerd
ColourBrown, black, white
Average Litter Size1
PredatorsHuman, bears, wolves
Conservation StatusThreatened
HabitatAlpine meadows and open hills
PhylumChordata
Main PreyGrass, herbs, mosses
Life Span15-20 years
Image Details
Description Yak pictures. yak above gokyo 3 ¦ Pictures > Nepal > Everest
Width 1216 pixels
Heigh 768 pixels
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