Size
Camels are typically larger than yaks, with an average height of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters) at the shoulder and a weight of 800-1,000 pounds (360-450 kilograms). Yaks, on the other hand, are typically smaller, with an average height of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters) at the shoulder and a weight of 600-800 pounds (270-360 kilograms).
Body type
Camels have a long, slender body with a hump or humps on their back. Their legs are long and thin, and they have a wide, padded feet that help them to walk in sand. Yaks, on the other hand, have a more compact body with a thick, shaggy coat. Their legs are shorter and stockier than those of camels, and they have hooves that are well-suited for walking on snow and ice.
Habitat
Camels are native to the deserts of Asia and Africa, while yaks are native to the high mountains of Central Asia. Camels are well-adapted to living in hot, dry climates, while yaks are well-adapted to living in cold, harsh climates.
Diet
Camels are herbivores that eat a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and twigs. Yaks are also herbivores, but they typically eat grasses and other plants that grow at higher altitudes.
Lifespan
Camels have a lifespan of 20-30 years, while yaks have a lifespan of 15-20 years.
Uses
Camels have been used by humans for transportation, carrying goods, and racing for thousands of years. Yaks are also used for transportation and carrying goods, but they are also used as dairy animals and for their meat and wool.