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Musk Ox
Ovibos moschatus
The musk ox is a large, shaggy-coated mammal native to the Arctic tundra of North America and Greenland. Renowned for its thick, insulating fur and strong odor emitted by males during the rut, the musk ox is well-adapted to survive in harsh, cold climates. Both males and females…
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- The qiviut wool shed by musk oxen in spring is eight times warmer than sheep’s wool and is highly prized for making luxury garments.
- Musk oxen have a two-layered coat, with a long outer layer and an exceptionally warm underlayer called qiviut, which is one of the warmest natural fibers known. During predator attacks, adults form a protective ring around their young, presenting their horns outward. Despite their name, musk oxen are more closely related to goats and sheep than to oxen.
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