Muskox in the Arctic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile living up in the Yukon, I have had the opportunity to see and learn about a bizarre looking northern animal.\u00a0 The Muskox is\u00a0 able to survive some of the coldest and harshest arctic climate around.\u00a0 For thousands of years the muskox has survived in the northern latitudes of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia so they have obviously adapted some unique characteristics.<\/p>\n
One of the most important features of the muskox is the two layers of fur that it grows during the winter.\u00a0 Remember, it is always important to layer up when going out in the cold.\u00a0 The outer layer is called the guard hair, simply because it guards the inner layer.\u00a0 This outer layer is dark brown, coarse and hangs to the ground.\u00a0 This is the first protection against frost, snow and other elements that the harsh Arctic winter’s can throw their way.\u00a0 The inner layer is a special layer.\u00a0 This undercoat is light brown, soft and very dense. This undercoat is thought to be the warmest naturally occurring fiber in the world. As well, it is so dense that the wind, cold, and bugs can’t penetrate it, which is great because muskox aren’t able to use insect repellent.\u00a0 Usually, this interior layer of fur begins to shed as the temperature warms up for the summer, and they will grow a new layer before winter strikes again.\u00a0 As the inner fur grows out, it gives the muskox a shaggy and ragged look during the summer.\u00a0 Not the best fashion statement but it works for this northern beast.<\/p>\n
Muskox Fast Fact<\/strong> – Did you know that the muskox eyes have horizontal slits instead of round.\u00a0 This is to reduce the amount of reflected light from the ice and snow from entering the eye.\u00a0 For this reason muskox are able to see well in very bright conditions.<\/p>\nHave you ever seen a muskox? Did you notice the shaggy appearance during the summer?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
While living up in the Yukon, I have had the opportunity to see and learn about a bizarre looking northern animal.\u00a0 The Muskox is\u00a0 able to survive some of the coldest and harshest arctic climate around.\u00a0 For thousands of years the muskox has survived in the northern latitudes of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia so they have obviously adapted some unique characteristics. One of the most important features of the muskox is the two layers of fur that it grows during the winter.\u00a0 Remember, it is always important to layer up when going out in the cold.\u00a0 The outer layer <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[60,4024],"tags":[102,101,99,4025],"yoast_head":"\n
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