In Russia's other regions, reindeer husbandry is less intensive, thus there is a certain potential for settling musk oxen there," he added. The main threat to animals is illegal hunting ...

At times, also the illegal hunting. Most likely, the individuals, that go far away, die." Musk ox (muskox) is a massive animal with a large head, short neck, and powerful rounded horns.

musk ox, moose, pronghorn, and various antelope, gazelle and other deer species found in the U.S. and throughout the world. While some species may be protected by national or international laws, most ...