How Much Does a Musk Ox Weigh?

The muskox, also spelled musk ox and musk-ox, is a hoofed mammal of the family Bovidae. 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. This musky odor has the effect of attracting females during mating season.

How much does a male musk ox weigh?

The long, thick coat of the muskox makes the animal look larger than it really is. Male muskoxen, called bulls, weigh between 400 and 900 pounds, while females, or cows, normally weigh from 350 to 500 pounds.

How many musk ox are in the Arctic?

Muskox and the Melting Arctic

There are perhaps as many as 130,000 muskoxen in the world today, mostly in Canada, with smaller populations in Greenland, Alaska, Russia and Norway. These animals are thriving and they offer an excellent chance to continue establishing herds in other parts of the arctic.