Domestic yak
A kind of yak · also called Tartary ox, Grunting ox
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About
A domestic yak is a heavily built, long-haired bovine that reaches the weight of a standard farm cow.
Domestic yaks are descended from wild yaks, though they are roughly half the size of their wild ancestors. Adult males are noticeably larger than females, often outweighing them by several hundred pounds. Their high shoulder humps and thick, skirt-like coats make them appear much wider and heavier than typical cattle.
From Wikipedia
The yak is a species of long-haired domesticated Asian cattle found throughout the Himalayan region, the Tibetan Plateau, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains, and as far north as Mongolia and Siberia. It is descended from the wild yak.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a domestic yak?
- A domestic yak stands about 5.2 feet (1.6 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 8.9 feet (2.7 m) long, and weighs around 1,100 pounds (500 kg). This gives it a body size and weight comparable to a riding horse or dairy cow.
- How much space does a domestic yak take up?
- About 132 gal (500 L), the volume of its body.
Weight
1,102 lb (500 kg)
- Space it takes up
- 132 gal (500 L)
- Length
- 8.86 ft (2.7 m)
- Height
- 5.25 ft (1.6 m)
Quick answer
A domestic yak stands about 5.2 feet (1.6 m) tall at the shoulder, measures 8.9 feet (2.7 m) long, and weighs around 1,100 pounds (500 kg). This gives it a body size and weight comparable to a riding horse or dairy cow.
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