Bos mutus (species)

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Scope note
Wild bovid species that has black pelage, long hair, and otherwise adapted for living at high altitude. Domesticated populations differ from the wild species in having shorter legs and other characteristics. Wild and domestic yaks can freely interbreed, although they are still generally classified as different species.
Bos mutus
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024