Musk Ox

The muskox, also spelled musk ox and musk-ox, plural muskoxen or musk oxen, 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.

Height: 3.6 – 4.9 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder)

Mass: 400 – 900 lbs (Adult)

Trophic level: Herbivorous

Scientific name: Ovibos moschatus

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable)

Lifespan: 12 – 20 years (Adult, In the wild)

Speed: 37 mph (Maximum, Adult