Yaks are the bigger, stronger, hairier cousins of the cow and typically live on alpine plateaus. They're pretty docile, but we wouldn't suggest getting on their wrong side! Travelogue | China Plus Culture

Did you know? The #yak is a robust and resilient #mammal that inhabits some of the most inhospitable regions on the planet. Known for their thick, long fur and their ability to withstand extreme #cold, yaks graze on plants and can climb in steep terrain. People of the #Himalayas and #TibetanPlateau have relied on the yak as a fundamental ally throughout history. Find out more about yaks, the imposing giants of the high mountains: https://earthsky.org/earth/the-yak-is-an-imposing-giant-of-the-hig