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Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)

Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)
Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)

About Muskox (Ovibos moschatus)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Mammals
  • Order: Even-toed Ungalates and Cetacean
  • Family: Bovids

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".

Source: Wikipedia

Lifelists

Trips

Visits

  • 2000-06-15

    Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, United States of America
    First seen traversing a small hill, and then the next day, we saw the group hanging out in the river.

  • 2014-07-16

    Nome, United States of America
    Seen all around town.
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    Image from 2014-07-16

  • 2014-07-17

    Nome--Safety Sound, United States of America