Answer : No, a Yak is not heavier than an Elephant
The average weight of a Yak is 650 kg, (1433 lbs) versus 4500 kg, (9921 lbs) for an Elephant
Name | Name:Yak | Name:Elephant |
Weight | Weight:650 kg, (1433 lbs) | Weight:4500 kg, (9921 lbs) |
| * ranges from 300 to 1000kg | * ranges from 3,000 to 5,400kg |
Height | Height:190 cm, (6 ft, 2.8 in ) | Height:285 cm, (9 ft, 4.2 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):18 | Lifespan in Wild (years):62 |
Description | Description:Yaks live in the mountains of central Asia. They are coated with black-brown coats and have black horns curving upwards. These horns are used in breaking snow to gather food and as well as for defense. Their shaggy long hair keeps them warm during winter. | Description:Elephants are large, with grey leathery skin. They are social animals with fan like ears and very long trunks for noses. They are able to use their trunks for a variety of purposes, just as though they were hands. |
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Name:Yak |
Weight:650 kg, (1433 lbs) |
* ranges from 300 to 1000kg |
Height:190 cm, (6 ft, 2.8 in ) |
Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):18 |
Description:Yaks live in the mountains of central Asia. They are coated with black-brown coats and have black horns curving upwards. These horns are used in breaking snow to gather food and as well as for defense. Their shaggy long hair keeps them warm during winter. |
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Name:Elephant |
Weight:4500 kg, (9921 lbs) |
* ranges from 3,000 to 5,400kg |
Height:285 cm, (9 ft, 4.2 in ) |
Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years):62 |
Description:Elephants are large, with grey leathery skin. They are social animals with fan like ears and very long trunks for noses. They are able to use their trunks for a variety of purposes, just as though they were hands. |
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