The Musk Ox (Ovibos moschatus) is a large Arctic ungulate. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2.
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The musk ox is a large hooved mammal that, despite its name, is more closely related to sheep and goats than it is to cattle. It stands up to 1.5m (5ft) at the shoulder and can weigh up to 410kg (900lbs), with males being larger than females. Both sexes have large curved horns and a thick coat of fur, with guard hairs that can nearly reach ground level in some individuals. The musk ox received its name due to the musky smell emitted by males during breeding season, which they use to attract mates.
The musk ox is the last member of a family of bovids that were adapted for a cold climate and were common throughout the Ice Age. Today, the musk ox is found primarily in Greenland and Arctic-Canada, with introduced herds in Alaska, Norway, Sweden and Russia. It lives in large herds, grazing on a variety of plants such as glass and Arctic willows. When attacked by predators such as the Arctic Wolf, musk oxen will form a defensive ring to protect their calves.
Zoo Tycoon 2[]
The musk ox is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2 as a downloadable animal. In Campaign and Challenge mode, it is available for adoption at the start of a game, with a star rating of 0.5
The musk ox is a Tundra animal. It shares many requirements with the Caribou and the two species can co-exist.
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| The musk ox is a long-haired, dark-brown ruminant related to goats and sheep. The musk ox is found in northern Canada and Greenland and has been Introduced into Plaska and other northern areas. An adult bull averages 1.9 to 2.3 m (6.2 to 7.5 ft) in length. stands 1.2 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 5 it] at the shoulder, and has long, downward-curving horns with sharp, upturned tips, females are much smaller. Both sexes have a dense undercoat and an ankle-length outercoat for protection against the cold. The male emits a strong scent of musk when in rut, hence the name.
The musk ox travels in herds of 10 to 100, Its numbers have been drastically reduced and its range limited by humans, who hunt it for hides and meat. Efforts have been made to conserve the species, however, and it is now protected in Canada. The adults of a herd, when threatened, form an outward-facing circle with the young in the middle Fun Facts
musky odor when rubbed on branches of bushes or trees.
the warid's warmest fiber.
- ox toomingmak", which means "Bearded One.
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