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Musk oxen have an ancient lineage, dating back to the Ice Age. They roamed alongside mammoths!
Despite their name, they aren't oxen and don't produce musk. They're more closely related to goats and sheep.
They grow a special coat called qiviut, which is softer than cashmere and eight times warmer than sheep's wool.
Musk oxen form a protective circle when threatened, with their young in the middle and horns outward.
Their horns are their main defense against predators like wolves and bears.
Musk oxen can survive Arctic winters with temperatures as low as -40°F (-40°C).
During the rutting season, males compete by smashing their heads together at speeds of up to 25 mph!