Yaks Collection

Men riding yaks, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

British Military Campaign to Tibet - Gantsa, Tibet
View of Gantsa, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Yaks at Chumbi, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904

Stronghold of the Spirit, 1932 (tempera on canvas)
5642692 Stronghold of the Spirit, 1932 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 46.5A--79.4 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York; eNicholas Roerich Museum; Russian, out of copyright

The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin
CHT176302 The explorer Sven Ander Hedin (1865-1952) in Tibet, illustration from Le Pelerin, February 1909 (colour litho) by Damblans

Village Guard
BJ Yang

Spring Snow
Hua Zhu

Yaks in snow
Hua Zhu

Yak Yak
Rajat Dhesi

PARIS ZOO - YAKS ETC
JARDIN DACCLIMATATION yaks and others Date: circa 1850

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, Yak mother and a baby, in a high-altitude nomad camp in a mountain valley near Lo Manthang

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Nepal, Upper Mustang, Yak mother suckle a baby in a high altitude nomad camp in a mountain valley near Lo Manthang

Bhutan, Merag, Sakteng District, Yaks Grazing Outside Village

China, Tibet, Qinghai, General view of the high altitude Qingzhenxiang city

Yaks carrying goods up Gokyo Trek, Himalayas, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Yaks (Bos grunniens) carrying goods up the Gokyo trek towards the village of Gokyo, on a sunny autumn day in the Himalayan Mountains, Sagarmatha National Park; Nepal

Yak ED 91 (Karakorum) - In snow and frozen ice - Kunjerab Pass (4, 700m), Pakistan Bos grunniens © Eric Dragesco
ED-91 YAK - in snow and frozen ice Kunjerab Pass (4, 700m), (Karakorum). Pakistan Bos grunniens Eric Dragesco Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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Yak herd Date:

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Yak female with young Date:

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Paris, yaks, 1854

Yaks (Bos mutus), Pamir, Tajikistan, Central Asia

Yak and calf C013 / 4870
Yak and calf. Female yak (Bos grunniens) licking her newborn calf

Domestic Yak (Bos grunniens) x Domestic Cattle (Bos primigenius) Hereford, Dzo bull, with Shorthorn bull, grazing in pasture, Catlins, South Island, New Zealand

Yak on a trail, Solu Khumbu Everest Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Himalayas, Nepal, Asia

Old man riding on his yak, the Pamirs, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Man riding a yak, Pamir Highway, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia

Yaks on Bridge. near Lukla, Everest Trail, Nepal
Nicky Brown / SpecialistStock

Tajikistan - Herd of Yak in Pamir mountain - Murgab
SM-2141 Tajikistan - Herd of Yak in Pamir mountain - Murgab Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yaks CHM 1304 Camp at Everest base, Mt Qomolangna Tibet. Bos grunniens © Charles McDougal / ARDEA LONDON
CHM-1304 YAKS - grazing in rocky scree at Everest base camp Mount Qomolangna. Tibet. Bos grunniens Charles McDougal Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yak - crossing river with snow covered mountains in background - Tibet
BMD-229 Yak - crossing river with snow covered mountains in background Tibet Brian McDairmant Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Domestic Yak - High Plateau Tibet China
BMD-130 Domestic Yak High Plateau Tibet China Brian McDairmant Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tajikistan - Herd of Yak in Pamir mountain drinking at frozen pond - Murgab
SM-2142 Tajikistan - Herd of Yak in Pamir mountain drinking at frozen pond - Murgab Bos mutus grunniens Stefan Meyers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yak - Langtang National Park Himalayas, Nepal
MAB-809 Yak - Langtang National Park Himalayas, Nepal Bos taurus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yak - Male
KFO-118 YAK - MALE Bos grunniens Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yak Kunjerab Pass (4700m), Pakistan
ED-92 YAK Kunjerab Pass (4700m), Pakistan Bos grunniens Eric Dragesco Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yaks Carry Wool to India
Yaks and ponies carrying wool from Tibet into India

Yaks in Tibet
Yaks do much of the hard work in Tibet, fetching and carrying in a patient and obliging manner

Domestic Yak
(bos grunniens) a domestic yak

Tibetan Yak
(bos grunniens) The yak of Tibet

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In the early 1900s, a British military force embarked on a remarkable campaign that would forever change the course of history in Tibet. Riding atop majestic yaks, these brave men ventured into uncharted territories, brushing aside Tibetan defences to capture the sacred city of Lhasa. A fascinating album has recently emerged, shedding light on this little-known expedition. One captivating photograph captures the essence of their journey - men riding yaks through the rugged terrain of Gantsa in Tibet. The determination etched on their faces is palpable as they forge ahead towards an unknown destiny, and is a testament to human resilience and courage in the face of adversity. Another image from this extraordinary album transports us to Chumbi, where yaks graze peacefully against a backdrop of breathtaking mountains. These gentle creatures become symbols of strength and endurance as they navigate treacherous landscapes alongside their human companions. The allure of Tibet continues to captivate explorers even decades later. In 1932, Swedish explorer Sven Ander Hedin found himself immersed in its mystical beauty. An illustration from Le Pelerin depicts him traversing through this enchanting land, guided by his unwavering spirit for adventure. Beyond military campaigns and exploration lies everyday life in Tibet's villages. One snapshot reveals village guards standing tall with watchful eyes over their community's safety - a reminder that amidst conflict and conquests, ordinary people strive for peace and harmony. As seasons change, so does the landscape transform into something ethereal. Spring snow blankets everything it touches; yet resilient yaks continue grazing unperturbed by nature's whimsical dance. They have also found themselves at home far away from their native lands - even within Paris Zoo itself. Visitors marvel at these magnificent creatures' presence amongst other exotic animals; reminding us that nature knows no boundaries or borders. Whether captured within photographs or immortalized on canvas like "Stronghold of the Spirit, " they have become more than mere animals.