Icon Of The North: Muskox
The Muskox(Ovibos moschatus) is a hoofed mammal that is found in arctic regions. Muskoxen are classified in the mammalian order Artiodactyla, and the Bovidae family. Muskoxen live in herds(groups of hoofed mammals) of up to 50 individuals. When Muskoxen are threatened by predators the adults of the herd will encircle the young to protect them.
Physical Characteristics
Muskoxen are thickset Caprines with big heads, short necks, and short, chunky legs. Their coat is made up of durable guard hair with a soft, thick layer underneath called qiviut, which they shed in the summer. Both males and females have horns that bend … Continue
