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Home > Our animal species > Mammals > Musk Ox Musk Ox
Order : Artiodactyla Family : Bovidae Diet : Herbivorous, feeding on herbaceous plants, moss, lichen, leaves and twigs. Reproduction : The female is sexually mature at 3 years old and the male at 5 years old. Mating takes place between late July and early September. Every two years, a single calf is born after an approximate 8 ½ month gestation period and is weaned after 1 year. Lifespan : Up to 20 years in the wild. Predators : Grey Wolves. Status : Not at risk.
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