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yak
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yak
a large, up to 6 ft high at the shoulder, very longhaired ruminant with a round forehead, widely separated horns, a shoulder hump and a grunting call instead of a lowing one. Hunted for its meat and hair, it is also an excellent draft animal and can survive well at altitudes above 13,000 ft (4000 m). Called also Bos mutus.


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Yak meat is high in protein, containing only one sixth of the fat of beef, and makes a fine Everest trekking meal when served with noodles.
I have visited Tibetan homes in urban and rural settings, eaten more than my share of yak meat and distinguished myself in our group by being the only one besides our tour guide who drank and genuinely enjoyed yak milk tea.
She and three other fast-food addicts travelled to the village in the mountainous region in the north of the country, where they ate seasonal, fresh, organic food including lentils and yak meat.
 
 
 
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