Yak

Design

The yak is designed with large lungs, a high red-blood cell count, and a high concentration of blood sugar. These features enable the yak able to survive in higher elevations. Many mountain-dwelling humans use the yak as a beast of burden since it can survive in such a demanding habitat.

Features

• The yak has blackish brown hair that covers the entire body and tail. It also has large, curving horns.
• The domesticated yak is considerably smaller and more varied in color than its wild relatives.

Fun Facts

• Despite its large size, a yak would rather run from a fight. However, it will charge if it feels sufficiently threatened.
• The yak has been domesticated for its fur, strength, and milk.
• The yak can live at elevations as high as 20,000 ft (6,100 m).

Created Kind Members

Antelope, wildebeest, gazelle