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musk ox
noun
: a heavyset, shaggy-coated, bovid mammal (Ovibos moschatus) of tundra regions of Greenland, Canada, and Alaska with the males producing a strong musky odor from glands beneath the eyes
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This wild tundra is home to reindeer, arctic hares, and 40 percent of the world’s musk ox population.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Today, climate change and warming are, as for many other species, a major concern for the musk ox’s survival.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The musk ox has been a source of food for the Arctic territories indigenous populations who also use its fleece for warm clothing and tools.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Inland, vast stretches of tundra support herds of reindeer, wild musk ox, and Arctic wolves, and land excursions reveal waterfalls and sculptural ice caves.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Today, climate change and warming are, as for many other species, a major concern for the musk ox’s survival.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The musk ox has been a source of food for the Arctic territories indigenous populations who also use its fleece for warm clothing and tools.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Inland, vast stretches of tundra support herds of reindeer, wild musk ox, and Arctic wolves, and land excursions reveal waterfalls and sculptural ice caves.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Musk ox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musk%20ox. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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