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The muskox (Ovibos moschatus) [a] [b] is a hoofed mammal of the family Bovidae. [8] 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.
Bootherium (Greek: "ox" (boos), "beast" (therion) [1]) is an extinct bovid genus from the Middle to Late Pleistocene of North America which contains a single species, Bootherium bombifrons. [2] Vernacular names for Bootherium include Harlan's muskox , woodox , woodland muskox , [ 3 ] helmeted muskox , [ 4 ] or bonnet-headed muskox .
Qiviut sweater worth about Can$900 in 2014. An adult muskox can produce 1.8 to 3.2 kg (4 to 7 lb) of qiviut a year. Qiviut is produced by the muskox's secondary hair follicles, which are not associated with sebaceous glands, and therefore is a much drier fibre than wool, having only about 7 percent oils.
Everyone needs a hobby. For a female muskox at the Port Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington, a morning’s exercise can take many of forms.
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Cast of Bootherium bombifrons' (Harlan's musk ox) skeleton, assembled from specimens found in several states. Indiana State Museum, 650 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Date: 31 March 2011, 16:43:13: Source: Self-photographed: Author: Daderot: Permission
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