Muskox Showdown
Clip: Episode 3 | 2m 56sVideo has Closed Captions
Two muskox clash in a brutal fight for dominance and the protection of their herd.
In the scorching heat of the Norwegian summer, the leader of a muskox herd must move his harem to higher ground to escape the stifling valleys. But with this move comes the challenge of defending his rank in the upcoming muskox rut. As a rival male presents himself, a violent and intense battle ensues, with each using their thick skulls and massive bulk to try and outdo the other.
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Muskox Showdown
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In the scorching heat of the Norwegian summer, the leader of a muskox herd must move his harem to higher ground to escape the stifling valleys. But with this move comes the challenge of defending his rank in the upcoming muskox rut. As a rival male presents himself, a violent and intense battle ensues, with each using their thick skulls and massive bulk to try and outdo the other.
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His position of dominance must be defended in battle every year.
A rival male.
This challenger knows he is an equal match.
Presenting his broadside demonstrates his bulk...
The defender won't tolerate such insolence.
They charge at speeds over 30 miles per hour...
Despite having a skull thicker than a brick... and a brain smaller than a fist... these impacts cause lasting damage.
They're too evenly matched to end the fight quickly.
Instead, they try to throw their opponent off balance...
The defending male times it right.
It's enough to finish it.
His legacy is protected.
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