What is unique about musk ox?

Meet the musk ox What makes them so unique is their long, brown, shaggy coats. Contributing to the bulk, their fur is actually double-layered for insulation against the cold. The long hairs – called guard hairs – make up the outer layer of their fur and is shed near the end of winter when the climate warms up.

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When you reach the icy, cold tundra of Greenland’s shore during your Arctic excursions, you may spot on the horizon a few large brown rocks. There’ll probably be quite a few, close together, and you may think nothing of it, having seen more impressive sights during your Arctic expedition. However, there is a very real chance that they aren’t rocks, but rather, large, hairy beasts called musk oxen. These creatures are the largest mammals you’ll find in Greenland, with long shaggy hair, thick hooves and horned faces. They’re not the most attractive beings to look at, but they are certainly a fascinating species to learn about. A post shared by Discovery (@discoverychannel) on Dec 14, 2016 at 9:01am PST

Meet the musk ox

Musk oxen can weigh up to 400 kilos each. Their Greenlandic name, Umimmak, means long-bearded ox. What makes them so unique is their long, brown, shaggy coats. Contributing to the bulk, their fur is actually double-layered for insulation against the cold. The long hairs – called guard hairs – make up the outer layer of their fur and is shed near the end of winter when the climate warms up. Underneath is a shorter, fuzzier layer of fur, wool which is commonly harvested into clothing or crafts by local Greenlandic people. This is one of the reasons that they are hunted; the other for their lean meat – considered a “gourmet delicacy” according to A Taste of Greenland (ATG). Despite being coveted for their coat and meat, the musk ox are estimated to sit at around 19,000-27,000 individuals, says ATG. They are native to northern Greenland, but were purposefully released in western Greenland, a place with better living conditions, to improve their numbers. A female musk ox will carry her calf for around eight months. A few hours after birth, you will find the calf able to run around with the rest of the herd on its own. A photo posted by Visit Greenland (@ilovegreenland) on May 22, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

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Spotting a musk ox

After your expedition group makes a landing on the coast of East Greenland, you may spot some musk oxen while exploring the coastline. They live in herds of two to three dozen, occasionally with a single female in charge, according to National Geographic. In a group so large, combined with their sheer size (around 1.5 m shoulder height), this helps them to protect their young. When threatened, musk oxen will form a circle facing outwards with their sharp horns. The young will gather in the middle. When a musk ox decides to charge, they become fearsome and dangerous, with both bulk force and deadly horns. Despite their fierce nature, however, musk oxen are herbivores, living off roots and lichens. During the winter, they will dig through the snow with their hooves to uncover these plants, whereas in the winter, musk oxen will graze on the Arctic flowers that sprout near water. A photo posted by National Geographic Your Shot (@natgeoyourshot) on Oct 29, 2016 at 8:05am PDT

See the musk ox and more with Aurora Expeditions

The musk ox is only one of the many unique animals that are found in Greenland, let alone the Arctic itself. There’s enough around that you’ll definitely spot at least one musk ox during your excursion, so you won’t regret a cruise to the Arctic! Our Arctic Complete expedition will visit Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland in a jam-packed 24-day adventure. Six of those days will be spent in Greenland, where you can keep your eyes peeled for a few musk oxen. If you’d like to know more about the animals unique to Greenland or the expeditions that reach the Arctic, contact our friendly team today.

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