Yak
A large bovine adapted to high altitudes in the Himalayas and Central Asia
Fun Fact
Yaks can survive at altitudes up to 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) on the Tibetan Plateau, with hemoglobin adapted to extract 50% more oxygen from thin air than humans.
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