Muskox History Unveiled
The muskox, a woolly creature once abundant in North America, faced extinction by the early 1820s due to a combination of Russian fur traders and local hunting practices. With their unique horn structure reminiscent of a Little Debbie snack cake, these animals produced kivyat, a wool far warmer than any other. As the demand for muskox meat and hides grew, their numbers dwindled, highlighting the complex interplay between commerce and wildlife survival in the Arctic.In this clip
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The MeatEater Podcast
Ep. 021
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