Yak

Native to Central Asia, residing in high plateau and mountain areas, the yak or "Tibetan Ox" subsists on an herbivore diet of grasses, lichen and small alpine shrubs. The true "wild yak" is endangered, while the smaller "domesticated yak" is not. The domesticated yak is a result of crossbreeding with cattle and may be found in various colors, including black, brown and white. Males are much larger than females and the back of the yak is humped at the shoulders. They are noted for long horns that spread outward and upward. Primarily of value as beasts of burden, yaks produce milk rich in fat which is used to make curd as well as butter. They are a high quality meat source, their long hair is spun into rope or woven into cloth and their hide used to make leather goods.