Shaggy beasts are a type of large mammal that have long, shaggy fur. The three most common examples of shaggy beasts are the LLAMA (5 letters), YAK (3 letters) and GNU (3 letters). The LLAMA is a domesticated South American camelid, the YAK is a long-haired bovine found in the Himalayas and Central Asia, and the GNU is an African antelope. All three animals are known for their thick coats of fur, which helps them to survive in cold climates.