The muskox is in the subtribe Ovibovina (or tribe Ovibovini) in the tribe Caprini (or subfamily Caprinae) of the subfamily Antilopinae in the family Bovidae. It is therefore more closely related to sheep and goats than to oxen; it is placed in its own genus, Ovibos (Latin: "sheep-ox").

In Greenland, the musk ox is probably one of the best-known animals. Looking at this big animal and considering their name, one would think they were a type of ox. However, they are more closely related to sheep and goats. They ox is very hardy and very good at adapting to harsh living conditions.

Aug 11, 2016 · With their long summer hair full of woolly tufts you could call them Greenland’s hippy cows, but in reality, the musk-ox is uniquely suited to life in the Arctic. You can’t quite resist smiling when you meet Greenland’s biggest land mammal, the musk-ox.

Both male and female musk oxen sport long, curved horns, a shaggy coat of extremely thick hair, and impressive trailing beards. In fact, the Greenlandic name for musk ox is “Umimmak,” meaning “the long-bearded one.”

Jun 12, 2020 · The muskox is a very important animal in Greenland, as both the meat and fur is highly treasured, and are due to their size and fur quite a sight to see. I guess my point is to say that if you want to see these big badasses of the arctic or you’re just looking for something to do while staying in Kangerlussuaq, a muskox safari is a great option.

May 27, 2024 · Musk oxen have physical adaptations that allow them to live in the harsh Arctic climate year-round. They are herbivores eating grass, roots, flowers, lichen, moss, and other plant life.

A musk ox safari is an Arctic experience. In the tundra surrounding Kangerlussuaq there are around 10,000 musk oxen. The animals live in the wild in the area and can wander wherever they like. They look benign, these large animals, whose colours blend into the surrounding countryside.

This impressive ice age animal has for the last 40 years created a completely new income base for Greenland. Trophy hunters from all over the world come to the area to experience the hunt for the Musk Ox.

The muskox also spelt ‘musk ox’, is a shaggy-haired, hoofed mammal that belongs to the same family as cattle, bison and buffalo. They are native to the Arctic and are named after their strong odor emitted by males to attract females during the seasonal rut.

Oct 21, 2020 · Come along, off the beaten track, into the vast Greenlandic wilderness, and experience to get close to one of Greenland's great mammals - the musk ox. The tour starts from the boutique "By Heart", that you will find around 200 meters from Kangerlussuaq Airport.