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  2. Muskox - Wikipedia

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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.

  3. Western moose - Wikipedia

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    Western moose do not form social bonds and only come into contact to mate or to battle for a mate. Elevated testosterone levels during mating season mean that bulls may attack anything during mating season, including humans, coyotes, wild boars, deer, red foxes, cougars, wolf packs, Grizzly bears, elk, and black bears.

  4. Alaska moose - Wikipedia

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    The Alaska moose (Alces alces gigas), or Alaskan moose in Alaska, or giant moose and Yukon moose in Canada, is a subspecies of moose that ranges from Alaska to western Yukon. The Alaska moose is the largest subspecies of moose. [1] Alaska moose inhabit boreal forests and mixed deciduous forests throughout most of Alaska and most of Western ...

  5. Decline in moose population linked to winter ticks, climate ...

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    One species that is benefitting from warmer temperatures is the winter tick. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...

  6. Eastern moose - Wikipedia

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    Eastern moose are the third largest subspecies of moose only behind the western moose and the Alaska moose. Males stand on average 1.7–2.0 m (5.6–6.6 ft) at the shoulder and weigh up to 634 kg (1,398 lb). Females stand on average 1.7 m (5.6 ft) at the shoulder and weigh on average 270–360 kg (600–790 lb).

  7. From Antlers to Migration: How Reindeer and Whitetail ... - AOL

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    Caribou hooves change with the season, becoming more padded and softer in the summer for stepping on grass and twigs, while they become much harder during the winter. This adaptation allows them ...

  8. Chionophile - Wikipedia

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    Chionophiles are any organisms (animals, plants, fungi, etc.) that can thrive in cold winter conditions (the word is derived from the Greek word chion meaning "snow", and -phile meaning "lover"). These animals have specialized adaptations that help them survive the harshest winters.

  9. 6 Reasons You Should Never Feed Deer in the Winter ... - AOL

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    Deer put on extra fat in the fall and grow a winter coat with long guard hairs for insulation. They also eat a high-fiber diet in the winter, which primarily consists of twigs and bark on trees ...