The large size of the musk ox
a.
minimize heat loss
b.
is offset by its long legs
c.
the animal graze less often
d.
maximize heat loss

d. helps minimize heat loss.

The musk ox are found in the cold regions. They are named musk ox because they release musk like smell to attract their mates for breeding. Being large in size and thickly covered with hair will make them conserve body heat in cold weather conditions.

italy's population growth rate is almost at zero, the national statistics agency, istat, said on monday, mainly due to a dwindling birth rate.