Interview Questions

1.) How did the Musk Ox Farm become what it is today? (Discuss John Teal & the musk ox project)

2.) Why did John Teal desire to start musk ox farming? What was his drive?

3.) How does the “Musk Ox Project” legacy survive today? Or how did John Teal’s legacy survive?

4.) Why was this location chosen for the musk ox farm?

5.) Explain how “The Colony Project” is part of the musk ox farm history?

6.) Why should people care about the musk oxen? What part do they play in the eco system?

7.) What is a Musk ox and give a brief history. Give some statistics about them (How big, how fast, etc.)

8.) How can you help people care about musk ox farming? (Educating them?)

9.) Why should we educate the public about musk ox farming? What do you want them to know?

10.) What is the best way to educate people about musk ox farming?

11.) If these kinds of farms went away, what would that mean for the musk ox in Alaska and in the

world?

12.) What methods are used to preserve musk ox in the wild?

13.) What natural predators are a threat to musk ox?

14.) In what way is musk ox farming sustainable?

15.) How can their wool be collected and used? How does the Musk Ox farm use their wool?

Specifically?

16.) As a nonprofit organization where does your funding come from?

17.) Are there any big changes or projects upcoming?

18.) What does the future of the Musk Ox Farm look like?