The yak (Bos grunniens), also known as the Tartary ox, grunting ox, [1] hairy cattle, [2] or domestic yak, is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout the Himalayan region, the Tibetan Plateau, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains, and as …

Nov 15, 2022 · In July, researchers Naresh Kusi and Geraldine Werhahn spotted three wild yaks in Nepal, where sightings are rare and the animal was once thought to have gone extinct. Kusi spoke with Mongabay about the significance of the sightings of this iconic bovine’s distribution in the region and the need for conservation.

The wild yak (Bos mutus) is a large, wild bovine native to the Himalayas. It is the ancestor of the domestic yak (Bos grunniens).

Aug 4, 2019 · Seeing yaks in Nepal is one of the highlights for trekkers visiting the country. Yaks are known to live above an altitude of 3,000m (9,850 ft). They have large lungs and the ability to transport oxygen through their blood at a higher level making high altitude a comfortable habitat.

The wild yak individuals we observe in upper Humla are part of the population spanning across the Plateau to the north. These animals have expanded the populations range southward and our sightings of wild yaks over recent years presents a distribution update for the species.

Wild Yak (Bos mutus,), known as Ban Chauri in Nepali belongs to family Bovidae of order Aritodactyla. Globally, the species is native to China, India and Nepal. Wild Yak lives in alpine tundra; grasslands and cold desert regions, and move seasonally, descending into …

Jun 15, 2024 · Yaks are the generic name for the long haired bison-like oxen that live at 4,000-5,000m in the Himalaya and the Tibetan Plateau. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development runs a Yak Genetic Resource Centre here in Syangboche at 3,885m.

Feb 18, 2025 · Yak, known as bovine of the Himalayas, has played a crucial role in the survival of the mountainous people of Nepal. The yak was domesticated 10,000 years ago. In total, there are approximately 14.2 million yaks and less than 15,000 wild yaks.

In total, according to D.D. Joshi (personal communication, 2001), there are around 20 000 yak and about 40 000 yak-cattle hybrids in the 18 alpine districts of Nepal. These numbers represent a decline from an estimated 200 000 yak and hybrids in 1961.