Bos Grunniens Collection

The yak (yack) of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802)
FLO4722328 The yak (yack) of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turner (1759-1802) Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet 1800

Namtso Lake (Nam Co), Tibet, China

Mountain landscape, Lhasa Prefecture, Tibet, China

Karola Glacier (5560 m), Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, China

Domestic yak (Bos grunniens) lying under prayer flags near shores of Nam-Tso Lake (at 4, 730m), second largest salt lake in China. Tibet, China

Herder milking Domestic yak {Bos grunniens} Nr Gangte, Goemba, Bhutan 2001

Yak (Bos grunniens) herd on plain beside river, mountains in background. Near Litang, Kham, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. October 2016

Yak (Bos grunniens) grazing beside wall of Ganden Thubchen Choekhorling Monastery, mountains in background. Litang, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. October 2016

Asia, China, Yunnan Province, Shangri-la, Napa Lake, yak (Bos grunniens). Adult yak grooming its large calf

China, Yunnan Province, Northwestern Yunnan, Shangri-La, Napa Lake, yak, (Bos grunniens). Adult yaks in a pasture near Napa Lake

Yak (bos grunniens), front view

Yaks carrying goods up Gokyo Trek, Himalayas, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Yaks (Bos grunniens) carrying goods up the Gokyo trek towards the village of Gokyo, on a sunny autumn day in the Himalayan Mountains, Sagarmatha National Park; Nepal

Yak on the shores of Hovsgol Lake, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Shepherd on horse rounding up yaks at sunset, Burentogtokh district, Hovsgol province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

Yak grazing, Orkhon valley, South Hangay province, Mongolia, Central Asia, Asia

India, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh two black yak eating grass on a dry creek bed

Yak in Drak Yerpa, Tibet, China, Asia

Yaks -Bos mutus- and Mongolian horses grazing in a valley on the Ongiyn river, near Arvaikheel, Southern Steppe, Ovorkhangai Province, Mongolia

Yak -Bos mutus- surrounded by flies on a meadow, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, North Steppe, Arkhangai Aimag, Mongolia

Young yaks Bos mutus or grunniens fighting, illustration
Fight between young yaks (Bos mutus or grunniens), illustration

Yak and calf C013 / 4870
Yak and calf. Female yak (Bos grunniens) licking her newborn calf

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"Bos grunniens: Majestic Creatures Roaming the Landscapes of Asia" From the shores of Nam-Tso Lake to the towering peaks of Lhasa Prefecture, the domestic yak, scientifically known as Bos grunniens, gracefully inhabits some of the most breathtaking regions in Tibet and China. These magnificent creatures can be found lying peacefully under colorful prayer flags near Namtso Lake, which stands proudly as China's second largest salt lake. Venturing further into Shannan Prefecture, one cannot help but marvel at the Karola Glacier reaching an impressive height of 5560 meters. Here, herders skillfully milk their domestic yaks amidst stunning mountain landscapes near Gangte Goemba in Bhutan. As we journey through these enchanting lands, a herd of majestic yaks grazes serenely beside rivers with awe-inspiring mountains serving as their backdrop. They find solace beside ancient walls surrounding Ganden Thubchen Choekhorling Monastery, adding a touch of tranquility to this sacred place. Moving southwards to Yunnan Province in China's mystical Shangri-La region lies Napa Lake where yaks continue to thrive harmoniously with nature. The sight of these gentle giants grazing against this idyllic backdrop is truly a sight to behold. Crossing borders into Mongolia's Hovsgol province reveals even more wonders. Along the shores of Hovsgol Lake or within Burentogtokh district at sunset, shepherds on horseback diligently round up their cherished yaks - a timeless scene that speaks volumes about nomadic traditions and deep connections between humans and animals. In Orkhon valley within South Hangay province lies yet another glimpse into Central Asia's beauty. Here we witness yaks grazing freely amidst vast plains; their presence adds life and vitality to this remarkable landscape. Bos grunniens - these extraordinary creatures.