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The Eskimos of Alaska call the muskoxen, omingmak, meaning the animal with skin like a beard, in reference to the long outer coat that hangs to its feet. Herding (circular) behavior is utilized by muskoxen as a defense against predators. 
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The Eskimos of Alaska call the muskoxen, omingmak, meaning the animal with skin like a beard, in reference to the long outer coat that hangs to its feet. Herding (circular) behavior is utilized by muskoxen as a defense against predators.
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