Is a muskox an antelope

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

No. They were first considered to be oxens, hence the "ox" in their name.

However they were later found to actually be Bovidae - which is the same family as sheep and goats.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

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What are some examples of ruminants?

Cattle Goats Sheep Deer Camels Giraffes Buffalo Yak Muskox Moose Caribou Antelope

Is a muskox a mammal?

Yes, the muskox is a mammal.

When was Muskox created?

Muskox was created in 1816.

Are cud chewing animal?

Cattle, goats, sheep, deer, bison, yak, antelope, elk, moose, caribou, muskox, yak, buffalo (cape and asian), giraffes, pronghorn, banteng, camels, llamas, alpacas, etc.

What is the scientific name for the muskox?

The scientific name for the muskox is Ovibos moschatus.

Is a muskox an Arctic wolf's enemy?

No, the muskox is an Arctic wolf's prey item.

Are muskox extinct?

No.

How fast is a muskox?

A muskox stands around 5 to 6 feet in length.

When does the muskox eat?

in the night

Does the muskox have hair?

yes

Is a muskox a verterrate?

yes

Can a Siberian tiger kill a muskox?

A young one, but not an adult one since the muskox has such thick fur to protect itself from blizzards, wolves, and polar bears. The muskox has a weight advantage of 880 pounds, whereareas the siberian tiger has a weight of 600 to 650 pounds. The muskox's weight would make it very hard for the siberian tiger to bring it down. Also, if the siberian tiger gets near the muskox, the muskox could kill it with a gore of a horn or a headbutt.

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