I was thinking just that. I've watched hundreds of documentaries about animals, and I don't think I'll ever not be impressed at how fast their newborns stand on their legs and start walking and running just minutes after being born. It's incredible to see every time!
@@okapibibi A lot of these animals that are able to walk right after being born are usually carried for much longer than human babies. Some animals will carry their young for up to 24 months.
That calf has learned its first lesson... not to venture out too far into unknown territory. The mom was so patient and wise, not to get herself into the shallow ice.
Perhaps also that:s an instinct because I can not imagine such calf to just go wondering about without a reason. Animals are driven by instinct, especially in first days
The ice was just one danger and not the first, the possible depth of the snow was the other. The calf was much safer with the snow because it only weighs a fraction of the mother.
@@HyperLinguist-AIyeah, mine stuck around. Aaaaand she’s still here. But fuck if she hasn’t been a real peach half the time. The rock? Well yeah, that was my old man. Worked his ass off and dealt with all her bullshit just to make sure his kids had something solid to go off of. That’s what gave us solid ground, took care of us, gave love whenever it was needed, made us tough, imparted wisdom - a strong father. So I definitely have a visceral reaction to the cliched trope of “all mothers are so strong and perfect” bs. Probably much like you do.
Beautiful film. I was once able to stalk downwind of a family group of Musk Ox in Eastern Greenland. I sat against a boulder and they eventually grazed their way to within arms-length of me. An unforgettable encounter.
@@broadcasttttable Unlike if I was stalking deer here in Scotland, no I didnt have to keep absolutely still. I suspect this is because I was in a remote area in Eastern Greenland and they simply didnt recognise my presence as threatening or possibly as a human. Interestingly however, in the very same area I accompanied a group of Inuit hunters. They couldnt stalk close enough to a family group to make clean kills. I dont know whether this means that I was simply better at stalking them or some other factor.
Every time I see animal babies like this, walking, eating and communicating from day 1 in their lives I'm puzzled how incredibly helpless, dependent and undeveloped our human babies are in comparison. It takes forever until we can do basic stuff and survive.
I heard one theory is that we are born earlier in our development because humans live in so many different climates/cultures; we can start adapting to our specific environments/food/climate sooner if we are born earlier in our development.
Homosapien parents are naturally evolved to care for newborns. This should be instinctual. But it seems to be lacking in quite a few these days. There is good reason for most peoples reaction to a newborn, especially females. It is instinctual. What some people call compassion and empathy are actually instinctual inbred emotions that you are born with. You aren't more compassionate than someone else. Literally anyone on Earth has this emotional need to care for newborn babies. But because female Homosapiens give birth, they tend to be more emotional about this.
I wonder if the difference in development has anything to do with predator vs prey. We have no natural predators, but a baby muskox needs to know how to run right away. 🤷♀️
Huge respect for that mother❤️❤️❤️ Mother is the only creature in this who give all her possible service to her child. Nothing in return, no money, no salary. What a great adorable nature.
It is fantastic they are making a comeback and they're wool is used to make the lightest, warmest clothing - hats, scarves, shawls, headbands - their are only a few native women who know the process. A free catalog can be mailed to one from the Musk Ox farm in Alaska.
This was a lovely clip of video. What a beautiful calf. These musk ox are magnificent creatures. I hope they will be left in peace to live their best lives.
Me too. I know it happens but.... I was really enjoying watching these magnificent, unfamiliar creatures... And then the bl***dy jeopardy wrecked it. Even though there was a fortunate outcome, the film makers can't help themselves from including it, in case our attention spans are so-o short we'd lose interest after a minute. Sigh. 🤦♀️
I spent the summer prospecting in Canada’s Northwest Territories in 1974 in the Thelon Reserve. We ran across several herds of these beautiful animals, occasionally getting close enough to see them form their defensive ring around the calves, facing outwards to prepare to deal with the threat, the lead bull standing ready just outside the ring. Mother Nature in action, amazing to see.
The underwool of the musk ox is called qiviut (pronounced ke-vee-oot). It is warmer than wool by at least 8 times and is shed by the musk oxen in spring as the weather warms. For millenia it was gathered by indigenous people and it is still gathered today in the Arctic. It's spun into the warmest and most precious yarns and, thought rightly expensive, can be bought. It's incredibly soft and warm. Like other natural fibers, if cared for properly, an item made of qiviut will last a lifetime.
Wow, thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge. Never heard of it but just looked it up. You’re right it is expensive. They seem to go $1K and above. I’ve been moving towards natural fiber sweaters. May eventually get one but will be in several years time!
Какой славный малыш ! Только родился и куда - то на своих крепких ножках уже потопал, хорошо что мама рядом. Эти новорожденные овцебычки - такие милые, малюсенькие , трогательные. Дай Бог ему вырасти большим и сильным !
All babies, regardless of the species, are cute. Mothers are all the same, again regardless of species. Little calf got herself in trouble on her first day by walking (and slipping) on the ice. Good thing it was not thin ice, otherwise this could have ended very badly for the calf. Nice, relaxing video. Kudos to all moms everywhere!
It’s hard not to tell her that it’s a big world outside the womb but she always needs to be on her toes and on alert. This world is full of adventure and danger
Muskox!?? What a dangerously cute name.😅😆 The scientist who named them first must've been puzzled " They look fluffy and huge which makes them cute and damgerous at the same time.." Muskox!
