Yak

LC Herbivore Mountains
500–1200 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
24 km/h
Top Speed
Himalayas, Central Asia
Found In

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Yak Herbivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 850 kg 117.3 kg ↑ 625%
Height 150 cm
Top Speed 24 km/h 40 km/h ↓ 40%
Avg Speed 24 km/h
Lifespan 22.5 yrs 22.5 yrs — 0%
Weight (kg)850avg 117.3Speed (km/h)24avg 40Lifespan (yrs)22.5avg 22.5

Range Across 2 Regions

Habitat: Mountains
Found In: Himalayas, Central Asia
Coloration: Brown, Black

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Group-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 215–280 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #3 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
1 Humpback Whale Up to 30000 kg LC
2 Walrus Up to 1200 kg LC
3 Yak 500–1200 kg LC
4 Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg LC
5 Zebra 400–900 kg LC
6 Brown Bear 70–780 kg LC

Other Bovidae Species

The Bovidae family has 10 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Alpine Ibex 19–120 kg Herbivore LC
American Bison 318–1000 kg Herbivore NT
Arabian Oryx 65–90 kg Herbivore VU
Gaur 600–1300 kg Herbivore VU
Gerenuk 28–52 kg Herbivore NT
Markhor Up to 110 kg Herbivore NT
Saola Up to 100 kg Herbivore CR
Water Buffalo 300–1200 kg Herbivore LC
Wildebeest 200–390 kg Herbivore LC

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