What livestock are raised by pastoralists in the Kunlun Mountains?

Pastoralism serves as the economic foundation for populations living in the Kunlun Mountains. The livestock raised by these pastoralists primarily include:

• Yaks and yak crossbreeds1
• Sheep1
• Goats1
• Cattle (raised occasionally)1

While the region's harsh climate and terrain support various wild animals—such as the Tibetan gazelle, wild yaks, and argali sheep—the domestic livestock listed above are the focus of the local pastoral economy.21