

YAK. — Foi'phafjus (/runnicns. 



The \ak, or Grunting Ox, derives its name from its very peculiar voice, whicli 

 somids much like tlic grunt of a \i\^. It is a native of the mountains of Thibet, 

 and accordinjj to IIodson,it inhabits all the loftiest plateaus of High Asia, between 

 the Altai and the Ilimalavas. 



It is capable of domestication, and is liable to extensive ])crmanent varieties, 

 which have probably been occasioned by the climate in which it lives and the 

 work to which it has been put. 



The heavy fringes of hair that decorate the sides of the Yak do not make their 

 appearance until the animal has attained three months of age, the calves being 

 covered with rough curling hair, not unlike that of a black Newfoundland dog. 

 The beautiful white bushy tail of the Yak is in great request for various ornamental 

 purposes, and forms quite an important article of conmierce. 



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