Musk ox are hoofed mammals more closely related to goats and sheep than oxen, although they have their own genus, Ovibos. Based on initial research by AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing ...

Qiviut production from captive musk ox is a source of income for rural Alaskans. The sale of raw fiber, processed yarn and finished clothing is a venue for economic diversification uniquely suited ...

Mature musk ox bulls can stand 5 feet (about 1.5 meters) tall and weigh as much as 800 pounds (about 360 kilograms), while female cows are smaller at about 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) and up to 500 ...