What adaptations do musk oxen have to survive extreme cold?

Answer 1

Musk-Ox has developed several adaptations to help it survive the cold. The first and for most is its thick coat. It is comprised of a soft fleece undercoat to help trap air, keeping it warm. While the thick shaggy outer coat helps block wind, repel snow and ice, an in turn creates a warm climate for the animal to survive temperatures as low as -40C. Apart from a warm coat, the Musk-Ox has several internal adaptations that help to keep it warm. Similar to other arctic creatures its circulatory system is further away from the skin than other creatures, assuring that the warmth within the body has little chance of escaping. Musk-Ox also feed to put on weight for the winter, not only for instances of famine but for insulation as well. The other adaptations such as wider hooves to displace weight more evenly across snow, and sharp toes to assist in digging through snow for food.

Answer 2

The muskox needs a warm, thick coat. It's cold where they live. They need to be able to hunt for and dig up food from under the snow that covers their habitat much of the year. And they need a way to deter predators that may hunt them. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the muskox.

Answer 3

one is that the hooves are capable of breaking ice so the oxen can drink during winter when the lakes are frozen thick fur insulates to keep oxen warm. eyes are adapted to see in really bright lights or really dark the horns warn off predators.

Answer 4

A way in which Musk ox's have adapted behaviourally is in their defence.

When a herd of musk ox is attacked in the wild by wolves, the adults will form a defensive circle by aligning themselves side by side with their impressive horns and heavily muscled necks facing out and their vulnerable behinds and the young calves protected inside of the ring.

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