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Wild Yaks

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  • What do yaks do during very bad weather?
    They huddle together to stay warm.
  • What sound do wild yaks make to communicate?
    Deep grunts or snorts.
  • What animals sometimes hunt wild yaks?
    Wolves and snow leopards.
  • What covers a wild yak’s body to keep it warm?
    Long, thick fur.
  • Why do wild yaks have large lungs?
    To breathe better in thin mountain air with less oxygen.
  • Where do wild yaks mainly live?
    In the high mountains and plateaus of Tibet and western China.
  • What is one reason wild yaks are endangered?
    Hunting and loss of habitat.
  • What does the yak symbolize in Tibetan culture?
    Strength, endurance, and life in the mountains.
  • How do wild yaks stay together for protection?
    They live in herds.
  • How do wild yaks help the environment?
    Their droppings add nutrients to the soil and help new plants grow.
  • What type of weather do wild yaks live in?
    Very cold weather with strong winds and snow.
  • What is the main difference between wild and domestic yaks?
    Wild yaks are larger and live freely in the mountains; domestic yaks are smaller and raised by people.
  • How big can a wild yak grow?
    Up to about 6½ feet tall at the shoulder and over 1,000 pounds.
  • What kind of feet do wild yaks have?
    Wide hooves that help them walk on rocky, snowy ground.
  • What do wild yaks eat?
    Grasses, herbs, and moss found on mountain slopes.
  • What color is a wild yak’s fur?
    Usually dark brown or black.
  • How do wild yaks help people living in Tibet?
    People use yak wool, milk, and dung (for fuel).
  • What do wild yaks use their horns for?
    Fighting off predators and digging through snow to find food.
  • Are wild yaks herbivores, carnivores, or omnivores?
    Herbivores
  • How long do wild yaks usually live?
    Around 20 to 25 years.