The argali, or the mountain sheep (species Ovis ammon) is a wild sheep, which roams the highlands of Central Asia (Himalaya, Tibet, Altay). It is also the biggest wild sheep, standing as high as 120 cm (47 in) and weighing as much as 140 kg (310 lb). The Pamir argali (also called Marco Polo sheep, for they were first described by that traveller) may attain more than 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.
The general colouration varies between each animal, from ...
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The argali, or the mountain sheep (species Ovis ammon) is a wild sheep, which roams the highlands of Central Asia (Himalaya, Tibet, Altay). It is also the biggest wild sheep, standing as high as 120 cm (47 in) and weighing as much as 140 kg (310 lb). The Pamir argali (also called Marco Polo sheep, for they were first described by that traveller) may attain more than 6 ft (1.8 m) in length.
The general colouration varies between each animal, from a lightish yellow to a dark grey-brown. The face is lighter. Males have a whitish neck ruff and a dorsal crest. Males have two large corkscrew horns, some measuring 190 cm (6.2 ft) in length. Males use their horns for competing with one another. Females also carry horns, but much smaller.
Argalis live in herds between 2 and 100 animals, segregated by sex, except during breeding season. Migrating herds, especially males, have been reported. With long legs, herds can travel quickly from place to place. Argalis tend to live at higher elevations...
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