Musk Oxen
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Readers will explore a truly unusual animalthe musk ox. These horned plant eaters roam the Arctic tundra looking for food. Musk oxen have horns and a special group formation to protect themselves and their young. Interesting adaptations, including hoofs that help them dig into frozen solid ground, are shared through a fun narrative and additional fast fact boxes.
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Product details For ages 6-8 Format Paperback | 24 pages Dimensions 171 x 171 x 6mm | 54g Publication date 15 Aug 2010 Publisher Gareth Stevens Publishing Publication City/Country New York, NY, United States Language English Illustrations note Illustrations, color ISBN10 1433939037 ISBN13 9781433939037 Bestsellers rank 1,726,812
muskox wikipedia the muskox also spelled musk ox and muskox is an arctic hoofed mammal of the family bovidae noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor emitted by males during the seasonal rutom which its namerives. this musky odor is used to attract females during mating season. its inuktitut name umingmak translates to the bead one. its woods cree names mthims and mthimostos translate to ugly moose and ugly bison respectively. muskoxen primarily live in greenland .musk ox national geographic musk oxen are herd animals and groups of two or three dozen animals are sometimes led by a single female. herds use cooperation toal with predation by wolves or dogs.
musk ox mammal britannica musk ox ovibos moschatus plural musk oxen shaggyhaired arctic ruminant of the family bovidae or artiodactyla. musk oxen are stocky mammals with large heads short necks and short stout legs. their namerivesom their musky odour andom their superficial resemblance to the ox though they are not closely related to cattle.
musk ox description habitat image diet and interesting facts about the musk ox. musk oxen are oddlooking but incredibly hardy creatures. they are well adapted to survival in theigid arctic and have quite a few interesting characteristics and adaptations to help them survive. oxwool having such a thick fur coat can really turn some heads. humans have even domesticated these creatures to harvest their soft wool.
musk ox animal facts and information the musk ox feeds on various types of grasses. they may have to dig to get to the food though during various times of the year. they will eat heavily when they have the chance to in or tovelop fat reserves on their bodies.
musk ox key facts information amp habitat the musk ox ovibos moschatus are large cattlelike animals that are part of the bovidae family. they can be found on the treeless tundraom alaska east through northern canada to greenland. their name isrivedom the strong musky smell of the bulls that is omitted during the mating season in summer.
musk ox facts kidzone musk ox genus species ovibos moschatus musk oxen are large and incredible creatures that survive in the brutal conditions of the arctic tundra. these mammals are oftenpared to cattle such as the very furry highland cow yet musk ox are actually related more closely to sheep and goats.
musk ox for dinner hunting musk ox in alaska hunt for the musk ox called oomingmak or bead one by native alaskans its all about an urcoat called qiviut pronounced kihveeute. hunting musk ox ur a permit system is conducted on nunivak island nelson island and in the arctic national wildlife refuge.
