Musk Ox
📸 Photo by Frida Lannerström on Unsplash
Bundled in a shaggy coat of qiviut, the musk ox browses Arctic tundra meadows in tight, defensive herds. Bulls clash horn-first and release a musky scent each rutting season. From Greenland’s fjords to Alaska’s river valleys, this cold-proof grazer turns wind-blown snow into lunch.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Tundra
Diet:Herbivore
Continents:North America, Europe, Asia
Size:120–150 cm at the shoulder
Weight:180–400 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Herd
Lifespan:12–20 years in the wild
Habitat: The Musk Ox can be found in Canada, Greenland, Alaska-us, Russia, Norway, Sweden, United-states-of-america