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China uses these yak patrol teams to enforce claims over its disputed western borders

• Business Insider

This is especially true along China's western border with Pakistan. Here, China's Xinjiang Province soars into the sky as it meets the Pamir Mountains — one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. 

Faced with a lack of roads, extremely adverse terrain, and incredibly cold weather, the Chinese turned to a unique method of transportation for its soldiers along the border: Yaks. 

Below are 11 pictures of China's yak patrol team. 

China's yak patrol teams are responsible for guarding the Chinese border in some of the most inhospitable land on earth.

The teams are responsible for securing the Pamir mountains in the far west of China.