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Blizzard of Yaks

Yaks never cease to amaze me. The wind was wicked. The snow stinging. The yaks all acted like it was any other day, except to shake off the snow every now and then.

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Feathered Jewels

Bob and Bev have visited a few times and we were able to tour their pheasant houses when we delivered yaks to them. The pheasants are incredibly beautiful. The Merrits are great hosts and Bob delights in showing off the sheep – just ask him! They own a beautiful yak bull named Inky. http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2009/10/25/life/local/doc4ae388846865f749597765.txt

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Yaks in Berthoud Colorado

BERTHOUD — When someone mentions yaks, thoughts surface of hardy, cold-weather animals helping Sherpas carry gear up Mount Everest — not grazers on land west of Berthoud.
But if you think you spot the long-haired pack animals on the Colorado country, don’t blame your glasses.

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Alaska Zoo welcomes newborn Tibetan yak

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Zoo welcomed a newborn Tibetan yak Monday morning.

The baby yak was born around 8 a.m. and is calf number four for his mother, Priscilla.

Most newborn yaks can walk within one hour and run within three hours.

The zoo says everybody, including the other yaks, seems to be very interested in the new guy.

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