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Mammals
Musk Ox
Ovibos moschatus
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 12-20 years
- Weight
- 200-400 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus) is a herbivore species found in Arctic tundra. It typically lives 12-20 years, weighing around 200-400 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the musk ox: Musk oxen form a defensive circle around their young when threatened by predators.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.