The Introduction of White
Yak
White Yak in Tianzhu is the rarest kind of
Yak in China. The most interesting thing is
that Black Yak is the common kind in other
grassland, such as Heihe Yak in Tibet. The
white there is only 8%. And in Qinghai, the
white is less to 3%. But in Tianzhu, most
all of yaks are white. Huarui Tibetans cannot
live without White Yak. The flesh of White
Yak is fresh and tender. It is a popular food
to Tibetans. The percentage of cream in White
Yak's milk is one time higher than cow. Tibetans
use the cream to make ghee and yoghourt. The
skin of White Yak is good material for leather
product. Tibetans use it to make tent, rope
and bag. The horn of White Yak can be made
to comb. And White Yak's bone can be made
to bone glue. The tail and hair can be made
to blanket, clothes and stage props. White
Yak's dung is also the energy sources for
Tibetans. Especially in rural area, White
Yak is the main traffic tool to climb snow
mountains.
White Yak was regarded as a divine animal
in ancient time. And it was a kind of sacrifice.
Before slaying a White Yak, people should
read lection for 300 times.
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