Muskox
(Ovibos moschatus)
Facts about the Muskox
- Muskox have a double coat of fur to protect against the freezing cold temperatures.
- These mammals use their strong hoofed feet to dig into the tundra for plants and grass
- Muskox are more closely related to goats and sheep than other oxen species
- The male muskox’s horns are connected and form a browband, or boss, on its head
- Muskox are found in Alaska, Greenland, Canada, Russia, and Norway.
- They live on the Arctic tundra throughout the year.
