Musk Ox Facts, Habitat, and Conservation | Wildlife Guide #30202 (License: Personal Use)

The musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) is a large Arctic mammal known for its dense, layered coat-including the ultra-soft qiviut underwool-and formidable horn structure used in defense against predators like wolves. Native to Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, it thrives in tundra environments and forms protective circles when threatened. Its name derives from the strong musky odor males emit during mating season.

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