Muskox
Ovibos moschatus
CommonMammalherbivore
The muskox is a sturdy Arctic mammal known for its thick, shaggy coat that keeps it warm in freezing temperatures. Found in the icy tundra, males produce a strong musky scent during mating season to attract females. Its Inuit name, 'umingmak,' means 'the bearded one,' a nod to its distinctive facial fur.
- Males emit a musky odor to attract females during mating season.
- Its thick coat helps it survive extreme Arctic cold.
- The Inuit name 'umingmak' means 'the bearded one.'
TundraPolarArctic
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- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Ovibos moschatus
- Habitat
- Tundra, Polar
- Regions in this directory
- Arctic
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- large
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)