How to Identify and Classify Yaks
  • 1. What is the scientific name for the domestic yak?
A) Bos mutus
B) Bos grunniens
C) Ovis aries
D) Bubalus bubalis
  • 2. What is the primary difference between domestic and wild yaks?
A) Wild yaks are generally larger and darker.
B) Domestic yaks are more aggressive.
C) Domestic yaks have longer horns.
D) Wild yaks are only found in captivity.
  • 3. In what type of environment are yaks typically found?
A) Deserts
B) High-altitude grasslands
C) Coastal areas
D) Tropical rainforests
  • 4. What is the long shaggy hair on a yak's body called?
A) Fleece
B) Mane
C) Skirt
D) Drape
  • 5. What is a common use for yak wool?
A) Medicine
B) Clothing and ropes
C) Fuel
D) Building materials
  • 6. Which physical feature helps yaks survive in cold temperatures?
A) Thick fur
B) Long legs
C) Small eyes
D) Large ears
  • 7. What is the typical color of a wild yak's coat?
A) Red
B) Dark brown or black
C) White
D) Spotted
  • 8. What is the approximate lifespan of a yak?
A) 10-15 years
B) 30-35 years
C) 20-25 years
D) 5-10 years
  • 9. What is the primary diet of a yak?
A) Grasses and herbs
B) Fruit
C) Meat
D) Insects
  • 10. Where are wild yaks primarily found?
A) Alps
B) Tibetan Plateau
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Andes Mountains
  • 11. What is the term for a female yak?
A) Cow
B) Bull
C) Calf
D) Steer
  • 12. What is the term for a male yak?
A) Cow
B) Heifer
C) Calf
D) Bull
  • 13. What is the term for a young yak?
A) Cow
B) Calf
C) Kid
D) Bull
  • 14. Which of the following is NOT a common use for domestic yaks?
A) Milk production
B) Transportation
C) Pet
D) Meat production
  • 15. What type of animal is most closely related to yaks?
A) Sheep
B) Goats
C) Horses
D) Cattle
  • 16. How many chambers does a yak's stomach have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
  • 17. What is a group of yaks called?
A) Swarm
B) Pack
C) Flock
D) Herd
  • 18. Which of these adaptations allows yaks to thrive at high altitudes?
A) Larger lungs
B) Thinner blood
C) Smaller hearts
D) Waterproof skin
  • 19. What color is yak milk?
A) Pinkish
B) White
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 20. What is the main threat to wild yak populations?
A) Natural disasters
B) Predation
C) Hunting
D) Disease
  • 21. How does the size of horns typically differ between male and female yaks?
A) Horn size depends on age.
B) There is no difference.
C) Females have larger horns.
D) Males have larger horns.
  • 22. What is the gestation period of a yak?
A) Around 12 months
B) Around 9 months
C) Around 6 months
D) Around 15 months
  • 23. What is the name of the soft undercoat of yak hair often used for clothing?
A) Khullu
B) Fleece
C) Skirt
D) Down
  • 24. What adaptation helps yaks conserve heat in cold climates?
A) Larger ears
B) Thinner skin
C) Reduced sweating
D) Increased panting
  • 25. What is a common food product made from yak milk?
A) All of the above
B) Butter
C) Yogurt
D) Cheese
  • 26. Which country has the largest population of yaks?
A) Nepal
B) India
C) Bhutan
D) China
  • 27. Which of these behaviors is NOT typical of yaks?
A) Huddling for warmth
B) Dust bathing
C) Social grazing
D) Solitary living
  • 28. What is the purpose of yak bells?
A) Tracking
B) Decoration
C) Communication
D) Warding off predators
  • 29. How do yaks get the water they need?
A) From underground springs
B) They do not need water
C) From dew on plants
D) From streams and snow
  • 30. What is a distinguishing vocalization often made by yaks?
A) Chirping
B) Bellowing
C) Roaring
D) Grunting
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