Musk ox is a mammal of the genus Musk ox in the family Auchenipteridae of the order Artiodactyla. Musk oxen have a large body size, but are short and sturdy, with a large head, wide snout, and small eyes; Both males and females have horns, short and thick limbs, and wide hooves; Thick fur coat, extremely cold resistant, short tail. Male musk oxen emit a musk like odor during estrus, also known as musk oxen. Large polar animals living in northern Canada, Greenland, and Alaska, USA. Grass and shrub branches, and moss in winter. Relying on collective strength to cope with adverse weather conditions, musk oxen crowded together in groups, with young musk oxen placed in the middle and adult oxen facing away from the wind, keeping each other warm until the storm passed.