Large, stocky mammal with long, dense fur; short legs and tail
Lowland tundra of northern and western Alaska; prefers floodplains and river bottoms in summer; windblown, snow-free areas in winter
Grasses, sedges, herbs, woody plants (willows)
Wolves, brown bears, humans
The muskox is called "oomingmak" in Inupiaq, meaning "the animal with skin like a beard."
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