"There are really no other species in the world that are like them."

Muskoxen are an ancient species of herbivores. Their thick coat allows them to survive in bitterly cold conditions like the Canadian tundra ❄️

However, musk oxen numbers are now in decline, so scientists and the local community are working together to better understand the threats facing this unique animal.

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A BBC Studios Natural History Unit co-production with Wellcome.

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