Details for Musk Ox

• Musk Ox

  The musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) is an Arctic ungulate known for its shaggy, long coat and the large, curved horns of the males. Despite its name, it is more closely related to goats and sheep than to oxen. They typically weigh between 180-400 kg (400-900 lbs) and stand 1.2-1.5 meters (4-5 feet) tall at the shoulder. Musk oxen are well-adapted to the harsh Arctic tundra environments of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska, feeding on grasses, sedges, and woody plants. When threatened, they form a defensive circle with their young in the center, presenting a formidable barrier to predators like wolves and polar bears.

  

  Habitat: The Musk Ox lives in Norway, Russia, United-states-of-america, Greenland, Canada.