This is the hilarious moment a wild yak chased away a girl trying to record a selfie video.

Ms Wang cosplayed in traditional clothing while attempting to film herself in front of a herd of yak in a field when one of them charged at her in Yunnan, China, on October 11.

Footage shows the woman posing for the camera, startling one of the oxen causing it to glare at her.

When she turned to look at the animal, it lowered its head, appeared to signal an attack, and then ran at her. This prompted her to flee with the camera in hand, screaming as the angry yak pursued her.

She said: 'I was so terrified at the time, so I ran as fast as I could.'

Research shows that yaks originated on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, often called the 'Roof of the World.' Domestication of yaks is believed to have begun over 4,500 years ago. They are remarkably resilient, capable of surviving extreme conditions, including temperatures below -40 degrees Celsius in high-altitude environments.

Although yaks are typically friendly and playful, they are also territorial. They tend to avoid confrontation but can become aggressive if they feel threatened or provoked, using their large horns to defend themselves.