Musk oxen often move in herds, which can range in size from a handful of animals up to 75. And while many animals flee from humans, musk oxen tend to hold their ground, forming a tight line or circle.

Annual Bay Nui oxen race is a celebrated ritual of Vietnam’s Khmer minority, ... They must be the perfect size—not too big and not too small—to reach their maximum speed.

Musk oxen are shown Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen) PALMER — It is one of Alaska’s favorite Mother’s Day traditions, getting up close ...