Wild yaks (Bos mutus) are large bovid native to Himalayan region particularly in the Tibetan plateau. Wild yaks are revered in the Tibetan Buddhist culture as a mythical creature. They are classified as Vulnerable in IUCN Red List of Threatened species and is listed as Critically Endangered in National Red List of Nepal. Previously thought to be extinct from Nepal, a small population was rediscovered in 2014 in the Limi valley of Humla district.
The Upper Karnali Landscape is the largest continuous non-protected area in Nepal, covering an area of about 6000 sq. km. It is remote and rich in biodiversity, providing an important basis for the rural economy. Agriculture is subsistence-based and supported by livestock husbandry since only 1% of the total land is suitable for farming. As a result, local communities are highly dependent on biodiversity for their livelihoods and income generation.
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