Your archive
From the archive record
The Dzo is a very strong Tibetan animal similar to the yak, used for heavy work such as ploughing and transporting goods over long distances. Dzo is the Tibetan word for the male offspring of a cross between domestic cattle and yak. The dzo is a common livestock animal in Tibet, with large herds of yak and mixed hybrids sprinkled throughout the Tibetan mountain regions. Physically, dzo and their female counterparts, known as dzomo, are smaller than yaks, but larger than domestic cattle. Although not an absolute, a dzo will typically present with facial features resembling a cow, but with the shaggy coat and horns characteristic of a yak. Similar bovid hybrids are also common to Mongolia and areas surrounding the Himalayas, known there as khainag, zho, or zo. Tibetans, Mongolians, and other
License this footage
Broadcast-quality masters are available from Wilderness Films India.
Keep exploring
livestock · hills
A large flock of Himalayan sheep and goats grazing across the high-altitude Bugyals (alpine meadows) of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India. Local shepherds accompany the herd as the animals feed on the lush mountain grasslands.
livestock
In a case of very unusual animal behaviour on a street in India, where a person offers a soft drink to a goat. The goat approaches the bottle and drinks while pedestrians and surrounding city activity continue uninterrupted.
hills · livestock
Herd of Bharal or Himalayan Blue Sheep forages on dry grassy rocky meadow across the rugged Himalayan mountains A small herd of Bharal (Pseudois nayaur), also known as the Himalayan Blue Sheep, foraging on a steep, rugged mountain slope.
livestock · desert
A drive through the desert landscape of Rajasthan, India, passing sparsely vegetated terrain, rural settlements, and livestock grazing areas.
Rajasthan·desert · livestock
A desert camp and camel safari activities in the Sam Sand Dunes region near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India, one of the most visited destinations in the Thar Desert.
Gujarat·highway · livestock
Everyday street scenes in Surat, Gujarat, India, featuring residential neighbourhoods, local traffic, and public roads.
Rajasthan·festival · livestock
A ring toss game stall at the Pushkar Camel Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Visitors gather around the stall to watch and take part in the fairground game, where rings are tossed onto prizes displayed on a long table.
sport · village
Kila Raipur Sports Festival, popularly known as the Rural Olympics, held annually in Punjab, India. The festival is famous for combining traditional rural sports with cultural displays and livestock exhibitions.