Mouflon

The Mouflon (Ovis aries musimon) is a species of wild sheep native to the mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It is a small and stocky sheep, with a reddish-brown coat and a white belly.

The male Mouflon has large, spiraled horns that can be used in fights with other males.

The Mouflon is believed to be one of the ancestors of modern domestic sheep. They are a social species, living in herds.

The Mouflon is a resilient and ancient species, a testament to its ability to survive and thrive in a variety of environments.

Mouflon

Mouflon

Classification

Mammalia > Artiodactyla > Bovidae > Ovis > O. gmelini

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

2.5 - 3 feet
(0.8 - 0.9 m)

Average Weight

80 - 120 lbs
(36 - 54 kg)

Average Life Span

10 - 15 years

Gestation Period

150 days

Diet

Herbivore (grasses, forbs)

Social Structure

Herd

Did You Know?

The Mouflon is a wild sheep species found in mountainous regions.

Both male and female Mouflons have horns, with the males' horns being larger and spiraling outwards.

Mouflons are known for their agility and ability to climb rocky terrain.

Their diet primarily consists of grasses, herbs, and shrubs.

They can be found in parts of Europe and Asia.

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