Wild yak
Bos mutus
ok. 185 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 500–545 kgDorosłe osobniki w źródle regionalnym
Wild yak — size comparison
The wild yak inhabits cold, high-altitude steppes and plateaus in Asia. It has a massive body, a deep chest and long dark-brown hair protecting the sides and be
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 185 cm
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Wild yak — size comparison — facts and sources
The wild yak inhabits cold, high-altitude steppes and plateaus in Asia. It has a massive body, a deep chest and long dark-brown hair protecting the sides and belly. Dense underfur reduces heat loss, while respiratory adaptations support life at altitude. Wild yaks are usually larger than domestic animals and more uniform in colour.
They graze grasses, sedges and other low vegetation, also using mosses and lichens according to place and season. Females and young live in herds, while adult males may stay alone or in smaller groups. Movement between feeding grounds allows them to use brief periods of plant growth in the harsh mountain climate.
Źródło IUCN dotyczące fauny Nepalu podaje 1,7–2,0 m wysokości i 500–545 kg. Na planszy używamy 185 cm w barku. Współczesna baza Mammal Diversity Database rozpoznaje nazwę Bos mutus; starsze źródła stosują Bos grunniens dla form dzikich i domowych łącznie.