Fossils ➔ Woodland Musk Ox
Taxonomy:
Ovibos moschatusIdentifier:
2022.79.1Description:
This musk ox (Ovibos moschatus) was taken by hunter Kelly Powell in April 11th, 2001 in Greenland, mounted by Naber's Taxidermy in Grand Rapids, Michigan and then modified by Tom Hendershot in 2008 to reflect the species' morphology (Bootherium bombifrons) found in the Ice Age.Date:
April 11 2001Current Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Museum PurchaseExhibit/Program:
Ice Age (May – September 2023)This exhibit transports visitors back in time to the last Ice Age (approx. 20,000 years ago), to learn about the large mammals (i.e., megafauna) that roamed North America. The exhibit centers around real fossils and flawless casts of ten different megafauna species, in addition to having engaging information panels and 2D and 3D artist’s renderings of the extinct animals. Visitors have the opportunity to touch real fossils and the casts.