Yak

These large and powerful beasts are the largest of the bovids coming second only to Gaur which is found in lowlands of Nepal. They can be as tall as 7 feet at the shoulders and can weigh up to a ton. Unfortunately, such sizes are rare in Nepal as there are no wild yaks left here. Most of the yak like animals you will see in Nepal are either domesticated versions or crossbreeds. A quick fact about yaks is that the term 'yak' is used exclusively for males, the females being referred to as naks. However, that shouldn't stop you from relishing yak cheese, for it most certainly comes from the naks.