The Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) gets its name from the powerful odor emitted mostly by males. Apart from the odor, it is also noted for its long thick shaggy coat covering the entire body, leaving only the lips and nostrils. This hooved animal is native to the arctic. It has a barrel-shaped body held firmly by strong short legs and males and females have long, curved horns and small tails. Their dark brown or black coats have a light-colored patch or cream on the saddle while the legs are white. The muskox is social and vocal, with males being polygamous and dominating a harem. It feeds on shrubs, herbs, and leafy vegetables.
Muskoxen have a standing shoulder height between 49.2”-59.8” (125-152 cm), overall body length from 74.8”-96.5” (190-245 cm), standing height of roughly 52.4”-64.2” (133-163 cm), and a body width of 25.2”-33.5” (64-85 cm). The weight of a Muskoxe is between 397-838 lb (180-380 kg). Muskoxen have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
The Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) gets its name from the powerful odor emitted mostly by males. Apart from the odor, it is also noted for its long thick shaggy coat covering the entire body, leaving only the lips and nostrils. This hooved animal is native to the arctic. It has a barrel-shaped body held firmly by strong short legs and males and females have long, curved horns and small tails. Their dark brown or black coats have a light-colored patch or cream on the saddle while the legs are white. The muskox is social and vocal, with males being polygamous and dominating a harem. It feeds on shrubs, herbs, and leafy vegetables.
Muskoxen have a standing shoulder height between 49.2”-59.8” (125-152 cm), overall body length from 74.8”-96.5” (190-245 cm), standing height of roughly 52.4”-64.2” (133-163 cm), and a body width of 25.2”-33.5” (64-85 cm). The weight of a Muskoxe is between 397-838 lb (180-380 kg). Muskoxen have a typical lifespan of 12-22 years.
