Muskox
Ovibos moschatus
ArcticLeast concernLeast concern
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Mass
- 350 kg
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
In short
The muskox is a hoofed mammal of the family Bovidae. Native to the Arctic, it is noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor emitted by males during the seasonal rut, from which its name derives. This musky odor has the effect of attracting females during mating season. Its Inuktitut name umingmak translates to "the bearded one".
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The muskox is a hoofed mammal of the family Bovidae.