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slightly expanded usefullness of Yak
*They work as beasts of burden, carrying substantial burdens at high altitudes where horses cannot survive. Yaks are extremely sure-footed.
*They work as beasts of burden, carrying substantial burdens at high altitudes where horses cannot survive. Yaks are extremely sure-footed.
*They give good yields of milk which is made into [[cheese]] and [[butter]], and their meat is eaten.
*They give good yields of milk which is made into [[cheese]] and [[butter]], the latter of which is an essential additive in the [[tea]] enjoyed in Tibet.
* Their meat, which is prized for its fatty texture is eaten and turned into oil as a source of illumination.
*Their hide, hair and horns are used for making clothing, constructing [[yurt]]s, and many other purposes.
*Their hide, hair and horns are used for making clothing, constructing [[yurt]]s, and many other purposes.