the timeless struggle of two musk oxen comes alive on the golden hued tundra. Their battle, set against the quiet Alaskan tundra, captures the raw power and resilience of nature, undiminished by the muted tones. The musk ox, a relic of the Ice Age, stands as a symbol of endurance in the harsh, windswept tundra. With their thick, woolly coats and striking horns, these ancient creatures have roamed the Arctic and subarctic landscapes for millennia, thriving where few others can. Musk oxen, once a common sight across much of North America, are now primarily found in remote pockets, where they survive in some of the most extreme conditions on Earth. Their shaggy outer hair, known as qiviut, provides unmatched insulation, allowing them to endure freezing temperatures. In the American West, these resilient herbivores serve as a reminder of the wild, untamed past, where only the strongest could carve out a life in the unforgiving wilderness.