Why Do Musk Ox Have Horns?

The bull's horns are much larger than the cow's and are used during fights over females. Both males and females use their horns to dominate other muskoxen and to fight off predators. Muskoxen are plant eaters, feeding primarily on sedges, grasses, and willows.

Do female musk ox have horns?

Muskoxen are stocky, long-haired mammals with a slight shoulder hump and a very short tail. Both sexes have horns; however, the horns of bulls are larger and heavier than those of cows.

Why do musk ox have hooves?

Musk oxen have two weight bearing toes which can spread the weight making for surer easier footing on soft or slippery surfaces. the hooves are also used to dig through the snow to reach food.