Muskoxジャコウウシ

Species Data

Classification

Artiodactyla / Bovidae Source

Size

Body length: males 201–246 cm, females 194–201 cm; shoulder height 110–150 cm

Weight

Males 263–650 kg, females 280–295 kg

Lifespan

12–20 years

Diet

Herbivore Herbivorous, eating grasses, woody plants such as birch and willow, lichens, and mosses

Activity

Migrates seasonally, moving to riverside wetlands in summer and to high ground with little snow in winter

Distribution

Native to Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, with reintroduced populations in Norway (Svalbard), Sweden, and Siberia. Source

Sources

ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org

Did You Know?

• When threatened, adults form a defensive ring or semicircle facing outward, with calves protected in the center. Source
• Rival males charge at speeds up to 60 km/h before crashing their horns together in dominance battles. Source
• Muskoxen produce an exceptionally soft, insulating undercoat called qiviut, prized for its warmth and light weight. Source

Verified individual animals and facilities will be added as official information becomes available.

FAQ

How do muskoxen defend themselves from predators?

When threatened, adult muskoxen form a tight ring or semicircle facing outward with their horns, keeping calves protected inside the formation. Source

What is qiviut?

Qiviut is the muskox's fine, insulating undercoat, prized for being exceptionally soft, light, and warm — among the most valuable natural fibers in the world. Source

Where do muskoxen live?

Muskoxen are native to Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, and have also been reintroduced to Norway's Svalbard archipelago, Sweden, and Siberia. Source

How many operating facilities are registered here?

Operating facilities registered on this site: Japan 0 Source

Books & gear

• Muskox book
• binoculars