What is another word for musk ox?
Pronunciation: [mˈʌsk ˈɒks] (IPA) 
The term musk ox is used to refer to a large, shaggy mammal found in the Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. However, there are other synonyms for this animal, including the musk buffalo, Arctic buffalo, and the Oomingmak - which means "animal with skin like a beard" in the Inupiaq language. The musk ox's scientific name is Ovibos moschatus, which means "musk-scented sheep-like animal." This distinctive animal has a thick coat of fur that protects it from the harsh sub-zero temperatures of the Arctic tundra. The musk ox is an important animal in indigenous cultures and is hunted for its meat, fur, and bone.
