Himalayan yaks are sturdy, high-altitude domesticated cattle native to the rugged regions of the Himalayas, particularly in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, and northern India. Adapted to cold, oxygen-deprived environments, they have thick, long fur that provides insulation against freezing temperatures. Yaks have large lung capacities to thrive at high altitudes, and their strong, muscular bodies, with distinctive long, curved horns, make them well-suited for carrying heavy loads. Besides being a source of milk, meat, and wool, yaks are also used as pack animals by local herders in these mountainous regions.
