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  1. Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. substack.com/home/post/p-18871

  2. Muskox (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)

    For a few years now I’ve struggled with choosing a muskox (Ovibos moschatus) for my collection. There are several muskox figures to choose from but ultimately it came down to a choice between Safari Ltd. and CollectA. CollectA’s, which already has a review here, is more realistic looking overall. But Safari’s, sculpted by Doug Watson, is sculpted in motion and has a dynamism that […]

    Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wild-safari-north-american-wildlife-by-safari-ltd/

    #Muskox #Ovibos #OvibosMoschatus

  3. Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel

    An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.

    Location
    Ellesmere Island, #Canada

    #photography
    #wolves
    #muskox

  4. "All sounds produced using an acoustic cello, amplifiers, and effects pedals, with the exception of bass drum on Pyre and Nethereal".
    When you thought #Apocalyptica has exhausted the cello thing completely, here's

    #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne: Lifeblood

    album.link/t/454693507

    It is not metal, but you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless. It is a perfect pre-sleep album in a pitch black room, with headphones on.

    FFO #Grayceon #MuskOx

  5. Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review

    By Twelve

    Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?

    Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.

    Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.

    Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.

    But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?

    Rating: 3.5/5.0
    DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
    Label: Self-release
    Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
    Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025

    #2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease

  6. La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
    Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
    Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
    #aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature

  7. Just for fun.. different season in Nome Alaska. #muskox #qiviut

  8. Whether you’re a card-carrying member of team Muskox or just curious about these ice-age survivors, you won’t want to miss the upcoming Strait Science webinar on Wednesday Dec 18 at 630pm AKST. #akwx #Alaska #MuskOx

  9. A visit to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium last weekend.
    "Charlotte gave birth to a female muskox calf, Willow, on September 7. The fuzzy calf is becoming more steady on her little legs while staying close to mom. As the adorable calf grows bigger and stronger, she will continue to bond with Charlotte in the muskoxen habitat and behind the scenes."
    #zoo #animals #PointDefiance #Tacoma #photography #nature
    #muskox #Nikon

  10. #MuskOxMonday with Nat, who lives at The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. I would love to boop that precious nose! #Alaska #MuskOx

  11. I found this to be a really interesting story, I hope we covered it well, and it feels like we can do something to help #Ecology #Sweden #Muskox #Research youtu.be/h91NTixk5y0

  12. Muskox (Wildlife by CollectA)

    For author’s summary of species look here

    Over this past year, I’ve made the choice to replace my Schleich Muskox with CollectA’s version. With a shoulder height of about 6.5cm, this figure roughly belongs to the 1:18-1:23 scale. This places it well within the range of most other figures of large terrestrial animals.

    The first detail that sticks out is the amazing fur texture. The individual […]

    Buy on Ebay Buy on Amazon Buy on HHT Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wildlife-by-collecta/ #Muskox #Ovibos #OvibosMoschatus
  13. Muskox, 2004 (Wild Life Arctic and Antarctic by Schleich)

    Within the Bovidae family, among the most interesting may be the last of the ovibovines, the muskox (Ovibovis moschatus). The muskox’s name is misleading, as it’s actually a closer relative of sheep and goats rather than cattle. The name refers to the musk emitted by males during seasonal rut, which serves to attract females. During the Pleistocene, muskoxen once had a wide Arctic distribution […]

    Buy on Ebay Buy on Amazon Buy on HHT Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-2004-wild-life-arctic-and-antarctic-by-schleich/ #Muskox #Ovibos #OvibosMoschatus