March 2020 PMID 31187429

Muskox status, recent variation, and uncertain future.

Christine Cuyler, Janice Rowell, Jan Adamczewski, Morgan Anderson, John Blake, Tord Bretten, Vincent Brodeur, Mitch Campbell, Sylvia L Checkley, H Dean Cluff, Steeve D Côté, Tracy Davison, Mathieu Dumond, Barrie Ford, Alexander Gruzdev

Mentions

19
Peak: 3 in Oct 2025
across 4 sources since Jul 2019

Extended reach

79,812
potential audience

Total likes

916

Video views

30,374

Mentions per month

Jul 2019 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a strong agreement on the significance of the research, with posts citing changes in Arctic conditions and the need for ongoing monitoring, such as references to Greenlandic populations and specific research sites like Zackenberg. The tone combines curiosity and concern, highlighting the article's role in informing conservation issues and scientific understanding.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the publication and agree that muskox populations face challenges due to environmental changes.

InterestHigh interest

The posts show high interest, mentioning specific locations, research needs, and highlighting Arctic biodiversity concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging with details such as monitoring sites and the species' adaptation, indicating moderate depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article raises awareness and emphasizes research priorities, potentially influencing conservation efforts.

Abstract in brief

  • The muskox (Ovibos moschatus) is a key part of Arctic biodiversity, but due to low genetic diversity, their ability to adapt to rapid environmental changes is uncertain, despite historical evidence of adaptability.
  • Currently, around 170,000 muskoxen exist worldwide with some populations declining due to climate change, diseases, habitat loss, pollution, and human activities, with six populations in decline and past data showing large fluctuations in size.
  • To better understand and protect muskox populations, it is crucial to improve monitoring through standardized protocols, long-term data collection, health assessments, and increased stakeholder involvement, addressing the various stressors impacting their survival.]

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Mastocafé
@mastocafe · X

Referências: GUNN, A. & FORCHHAMMER, M. 2022. https://t.co/JAiOICtxpW LENT, P. C. 1988. https://t.co/i275wF2k1K CUYLER, C. et al. 2019. https://t.co/mrEhcse5d7 TOMASELLI, M. et al. 2018. https://t.co/QJmOa5uVq4

Jun 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 3,301 followers View post →
Keith
@kcinor · X

@momvogt1 @ScarlettKBasset @NotDorseyJack1 @j_olsen0606 @alshadowdancer @clockwork584043 @gigiishere2024 @Christo63320593 @1eyedwilly56 @Pete_Woodward @MagaPhoenix73 @CalvertMic71616 @Eilis654279 @nicher66 @MrUltraMarin @IZMKS44 @UndeC08 @George_Boole3 @grok @jeffsmith0000 @PPPTCE @America1Eagle1 @zypisfy @rocketjane1 @traveler002 @jazonuxlay @tnolwene @TRUSTGOD2020 @fm49685690 @yanksteel @CatWomanVonni @scottstocker4 @NanetteDonnelly @ChloeBrook63 @TorrieTruth @DeplorableNew @S51781902 @GeorgeSPatton_ @Quin4Trump @wildflowers1172 @mccuan_lois @CivilLost @Beautyjunkie21 @Wynter__Rayne @wrongwaywilly56 @RileyAmberSmyth @GL0RYtoUkraine_ @Susan9577261605 @RealDoctorT @memequeenkimmy Here’s a neat Animal channel I found. I haven’t seen them do any birds, Pretty interesting, to me anyway… https://t.co/sxMQXSugnU

Oct 15, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 26,930 followers View post →
Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst · X

HUH? So what abut the endemic Greenlandic muskoxen? https://t.co/YRh9DyYuQK https://t.co/RKVSFQjWbc https://t.co/dToVn3s6gG

Jan 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 882 followers View post →
noordung
@n00rdung · X

@YrAwenBardd The map is from a paper & the red star indicates the study location, Zackenberg Station. https://t.co/PdXwbvdimh

Aug 4, 2025 · 1 like · 5,007 followers View post →
Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst · X

@hermanusdejongh Hi Herman! I will refer you to this recent open access publication "Muskox status, recent variation, and uncertain future" https://t.co/YRh9DyXX1c I am proud to have our monitoring site at #Zackenberg marked with a red star in this image from the paper: https://t.co/wBiBfqLAKO

Feb 27, 2023 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →
Jamie Olsen
@j_olsen0606 · X

RT @kcinor: @momvogt1 @ScarlettKBasset @NotDorseyJack1 @j_olsen0606 @alshadowdancer @clockwork584043 @gigiishere2024 @Christo63320593 @1eye…

Oct 15, 2025 · 1 share · 4,700 followers View post →

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Jamie Olsen
@j_olsen0606 · X

RT @kcinor: @momvogt1 @ScarlettKBasset @NotDorseyJack1 @j_olsen0606 @alshadowdancer @clockwork584043 @gigiishere2024 @Christo63320593 @1eye…

Oct 15, 2025 · 1 share · 4,700 followers View post →
Scarlett Bassett
@ScarlettKBasset · X

RT @kcinor: @momvogt1 @ScarlettKBasset @NotDorseyJack1 @j_olsen0606 @alshadowdancer @clockwork584043 @gigiishere2024 @Christo63320593 @1eye…

Oct 15, 2025 · 1 share · 1,290 followers View post →
Keith
@kcinor · X

@momvogt1 @ScarlettKBasset @NotDorseyJack1 @j_olsen0606 @alshadowdancer @clockwork584043 @gigiishere2024 @Christo63320593 @1eyedwilly56 @Pete_Woodward @MagaPhoenix73 @CalvertMic71616 @Eilis654279 @nicher66 @MrUltraMarin @IZMKS44 @UndeC08 @George_Boole3 @grok @jeffsmith0000 @PPPTCE @America1Eagle1 @zypisfy @rocketjane1 @traveler002 @jazonuxlay @tnolwene @TRUSTGOD2020 @fm49685690 @yanksteel @CatWomanVonni @scottstocker4 @NanetteDonnelly @ChloeBrook63 @TorrieTruth @DeplorableNew @S51781902 @GeorgeSPatton_ @Quin4Trump @wildflowers1172 @mccuan_lois @CivilLost @Beautyjunkie21 @Wynter__Rayne @wrongwaywilly56 @RileyAmberSmyth @GL0RYtoUkraine_ @Susan9577261605 @RealDoctorT @memequeenkimmy Here’s a neat Animal channel I found. I haven’t seen them do any birds, Pretty interesting, to me anyway… https://t.co/sxMQXSugnU

Oct 15, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 26,930 followers View post →
noordung
@n00rdung · X

@YrAwenBardd The map is from a paper & the red star indicates the study location, Zackenberg Station. https://t.co/PdXwbvdimh

Aug 4, 2025 · 1 like · 5,007 followers View post →
Mastocafé
@mastocafe · X

Referências: GUNN, A. & FORCHHAMMER, M. 2022. https://t.co/JAiOICtxpW LENT, P. C. 1988. https://t.co/i275wF2k1K CUYLER, C. et al. 2019. https://t.co/mrEhcse5d7 TOMASELLI, M. et al. 2018. https://t.co/QJmOa5uVq4

Jun 18, 2024 · 7 likes · 3,301 followers View post →
Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst · X

@hermanusdejongh Hi Herman! I will refer you to this recent open access publication "Muskox status, recent variation, and uncertain future" https://t.co/YRh9DyXX1c I am proud to have our monitoring site at #Zackenberg marked with a red star in this image from the paper: https://t.co/wBiBfqLAKO

Feb 27, 2023 · 1 like · 882 followers View post →
Herman de Jongh
@hermanusdejongh · X

RT @Lars_Holst: HUH? So what abut the endemic Greenlandic muskoxen? https://t.co/YRh9DyYuQK https://t.co/RKVSFQjWbc

Jan 30, 2023 · 1 share · 637 followers View post →
Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst · X

HUH? So what abut the endemic Greenlandic muskoxen? https://t.co/YRh9DyYuQK https://t.co/RKVSFQjWbc https://t.co/dToVn3s6gG

Jan 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 882 followers View post →
Avatar XC
@AvatarXc · X

https://t.co/H2midQHpRw https://t.co/4AGl7fjlFR

Jan 5, 2021 · 23 followers View post →
Lars Holst Hansen
@Lars_Holst · X

@lifelearner47 @mstelvig @NielsMSchmidt @AarhusUni @CopenhagenZoo We have had some bad winters for them recently. Here is a paper summarising muskox status and future prospects on a global level: https://t.co/YRh9DyXX1c

Nov 12, 2019 · 882 followers View post →
SavoirpolaireCanada
@POLAIRECanada · X

Une scientifique de #POLAIRE figure parmi les auteurs d'une publication sur l'état des boeufs musqués dans les régions #circumpolaires. La publication examine les études requises pour mieux comprendre comment ils s'adaptent aux changements dans #Arctique https://t.co/mzhBvKNYKP

Jul 5, 2019 · 659 followers View post →
PolarKnowledgeCanada
@POLARCanada · X

A #POLAR scientist is among the authors of this new article on the status of the #circumpolar muskox populations and what kind of research is needed to understand how this important species is faring in a time of rapid change in the #Arctic https://t.co/nSzmUOTpcR

Jul 5, 2019 · 4,236 followers View post →