Muskox
Ovibos moschatus
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,363
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The muskox (Ovibos moschatus) 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.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Muskox”.