Perfectly adapted to their Arctic habitat, musk ox have a winter coat that is eight times warmer than sheep’s wool. Still, musk ox face many dangers.
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Perfectly adapted to their Arctic habitat, musk ox have a winter coat that is eight times warmer than sheep’s wool. Still, musk ox face many dangers.
To survive in harsh winter conditions, animals on Ellesmere must develop special adaptations to stay warm, conserve energy, and find food in a barren world.
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