In order to find out the current resource quantity, distribution and utilization status of Tibetan yaks and lay a foundation for the conservation and utilization of the diversity of Tibetan yaks, this sub project (2019QZKK05010705) will investigate the genetic resources of yaks and collect tissue samples in Tibet Autonomous Region from 2021-2022, including Chawula yaks (20), Jiangda yaks (21), Uqi like yaks (65), Pali yaks (20), Sibu yaks (20) Tibetan alpine yaks (20 heads). This data set includes 6 tissue sample information tables, photos and videos. The information table records information such as gender, age, weight, body height, sampling place, etc. The photos include individual appearance photos, habitat photos, and work videos.

File naming and required software

The information table is named after the yak breed and opened with excel
The photo and video are named after the yak breed and opened with the photo viewer and video player

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Xin, J. (2022). Tibet yak tissue sample photo video data set (2021-2022). A Big Earth Data Platform for Three Poles, DOI: 10.11888/HumanNat.tpdc.272989. CSTR: 18406.11.HumanNat.tpdc.272989. (Download the reference： RIS | Bibtex )

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Second Tibetan Plateau Scientific Expedition Program

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