The symbolic Tibetan cow weighs 1,000 kg, cold resistant to minus 40 degrees Celsius

Yak beef is a symbol of Tibet (China). They possess impressive fur and long, strong horns.

For many generations, Yaks have become an integral part of the Tibetan life. They originated in the Tibetan Plateau and were soon domesticated by ancient Tibetans about 10,000 years ago. Thanks to the lung capacity of 3 times larger than normal cows, Yak cows easily adapt to the thin air condition in Tibet. 

Domesticated males can weigh nearly 600 kg. The heaviest female also reaches nearly 300 kg. Yak, meanwhile, lives in the wild weighing 1,000 kg. Yak cows have long, thick fur, hanging down over the belly. Wild Yaks are usually dark in color. In contrast, domestic cows have a more varied coat color, common brown and cream. Yak horns have a characteristic curved section, up to 99 cm (male) or 64 cm (female). A common feature is that they all have a hump on the back.

The population of Tibet is estimated at 3 million. However, according to statistics, the number of Yak cows must reach nearly 9 million. In Nagqu district alone, the total Yak population is 3 million and Qamdo has 1.2 million. It is estimated that there are only 14 million Yak cows in the world.

This cow is worshiped by Tibetans. You will not be hard to come across images of their huge statues. When Yak cows die, the people usually keep their heads to hang indoors. Their bones are also used as beads to practice.

When talking about Yak cows, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet once described them as “beautiful and powerful animals”.

Yak cows are used by people to carry goods. Thanks to their superior physical strength, they can carry 100-200 kg and move about 15 km / day. The thick coat helps them work even in the harshest weather, down to minus 40 degrees Celsius.

Yak is a peaceful animal. They never rebel against their owner. However, under wild conditions, Yak cows are ready to fight their enemies until one side dies.

 

Besides transportation, the Tibetans also use Yaks to get milk and fur to make clothes. Many Tibetans follow Buddhism so they often avoid Yak beef. However, visitors to Tibet can find many shops selling Yak beef products on the street. Yak cow dung is used as fuel for burning. However, according to NatGeo , burning manure in Tibet can produce 1,000 tons of carbon black annually – the leading cause of global warming.

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