This fantasy New York is populated by anthropomorphized animals—yaks in business suits, gazelles in dresses and lipstick—and for Dog and Robot, everything, from an octopus subway drummer to a morning of roller-dancing in Central Park, is a source of delight.—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 June 2024 Some is shipped to base camp by helicopter, but much of the gear is carried there by yaks, yak/cattle crossbreeds called dzopkio, mules and horses.—Alton C. Byers, The Conversation, 1 May 2024 These pastoral nomads would often travel long distances searching for green pastures and food for their livestock, which included goats, sheep, yaks and cattle, and survived through hunting and moving with the seasons.—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Feb. 2024 Woolly Yak Ranch & Winery Where: Sheridan, Indiana Time and duration of totality: 15:06 EDT, 2 minutes 54 seconds
See how yaks, Southdown sheep, Kunekune pigs and other ranch animals react to darkness in the day.—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 The milking of both yaks and horses is a tricky business, requiring a firm hand and cool nerves; the consensus in Mongolia is that women do a better job at it.—Stanley Stewart, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024 Just to be clear, this battery would weigh as much as a female yak.—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2024 While the majority of yaks are domesticated, wild yaks still exist in small groups.—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2024 Made from the milk of yaks, these chews are high in protein and low in fat.—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 June 2023
Verb
At 77, the Republican front-runner may even be slipping in the head, yakking about becoming dictator for a day, taking revenge on opponents and mimicking Hitler rhetoric.—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
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