1,200 observations
Domestic Yak
Bos grunniens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Artiodactyla βΊFamily: Bovidae βΊGenus: Bos
About
The domestic yak (Bos grunniens) is a long-haired domesticated bovid found throughout the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent, the Tibetan Plateau and as far north as Mongolia and Russia. It is descended from the wild yak (Bos mutus).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Domestic Yak is Bos grunniens.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the family Bovidae.
- Domestic Yak belongs to the genus Bos.