Found in mountains habitats across Himalayas, Central Asia, the Yak is a herbivore member of the Bovidae family. Weighing 500–1200 kg, it is exceptionally high among herbivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| 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 | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Yak inhabits mountains habitats. It can be found in Himalayas, Central Asia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Black.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Yak is a group-based species belonging to the Bovidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Yak is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Yak’s weight of 500–1200 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #3 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | 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 |
Related Species
How much does a Yak weigh?
A Yak typically weighs 500–1200 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Yak?
The Yak is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Yak live?
The Yak is found in Himalayas, Central Asia, in mountains habitats.
How does the Yak reproduce?
The Yak has a gestation period of 215–280 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026