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China clones 10 more yaks in nine months

other · 2026-04-30

China has successfully cloned 10 additional yaks just nine months after its first yak clone, using technology that allows natural, unassisted births. The method reduces breeding cycles from 20 years to under five, marking a significant advance in livestock reproduction. The achievement was reported by Sixth Tone.

Key facts

  • China cloned its first yak nine months ago.
  • Now 10 more cloned yaks have been born.
  • The births were natural and without assistance.
  • The technology cuts breeding cycles from 20 years to under five.

Entities

Institutions

  • Sixth Tone

Locations

  • China

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