Musk Ox information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Musk Ox, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Musk Ox
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".
Musk Ox facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Bos taurus
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Farms & fields
- A group is called
- Team
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Artiodactyla
- Family Bovidae
- Genus Bos
- Species Bos taurus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Musk Ox?
Bos taurus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Artiodactyla, Family Bovidae.
Is the Musk Ox endangered?
No extinction-risk level is recorded for Bos taurus: the IUCN Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon is Not Evaluated (NE), which is not a threat category.
How long does a Musk Ox live?
18 to 22 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Musk Ox eat?
Herbivore (grazer). Its usual habitat is farms & fields.
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