Mouflon - Wikipedia The mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a wild sheep native to Cyprus, and the Caspian region, including eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran [1] It is also found in parts of Europe
Mouflon | Wild Sheep, Horned Sheep, Mediterranean | Britannica The mouflon most likely derives from a domestic sheep of Asia Minor that was introduced to Mediterranean islands some thousands of years ago (perhaps in the Neolithic period), presumably for meat, fur, and milk
Mouflon - Facts, Habitat, Diet, Pictures, and More - Animal Spot The Mouflon, also known as urial, is a wild sheep found in many parts of the world and are widely regarded as the ancestor of modern-day domestic sheep, a process that started between 7000 – 11,000 years ago in the southwestern regions of Asia
Mouflon Sheep - Oklahoma State University The Mouflon (Ovis musimon) is thought to be one of the two ancestors for all modern sheep breeds It is reddish-brown with a dark back-stripe, light colored saddle patch and underparts The males are horned and the females are horned or polled
Mouflon 2025: Incredible Facts, Habitat, Diet More The mouflon is a wild sheep native to mountainous regions of Western Asia, with the best-known population being the Cyprus mouflon It inhabits rocky slopes, pine forests and alpine meadows, feeding on grasses, acorns and herbs Males bear curved scimitar-like horns, used in displays during the rut Once heavily poached, especially in Cyprus
MOUFLON: CHARACTERISTICS, BEHAVIOR AND REPRODUCTION - Facts and Details Mouflon (Ovis gmelini) are the smallest wild sheep Regarded as the ancestors of domesticated and resembling goats more than sheep, they are 1 1 to 1 3 meters (3 6 to 4 3 feet) in length, with a seven to 12 centimeter tail (2 7 to 4 7 inch) and weigh 25 to 55 kilograms (55 to 122 pounds)
AnimalHub: Mouflon, Ovis Gmelini - Facts, diet, habitat more The Mouflon, ovis gmelini, is considered one of the ancestors of modern domestic sheep, distinguished by its rugged appearance and impressive horns This wild sheep exhibits a short, brownish-red coat in summer that turns to a darker, thicker wool in winter, providing insulation against harsh climates
Mouflon facts, distribution population | BioDB The mouflon’s habitat is typically rugged and mountainous, which provides natural protection from many predators However, they still face threats from predators such as wolves, lynxes, and large birds of prey To avoid these threats, mouflons rely on their keen senses and agility
Mouflon Sheep Breed Information, History Facts - RaisingSheep. net It’s thought that Mouflon Sheep (Ovis orientalis orientalis) are one of two sheep breeds which are an ancestor for all domestic sheep The dramatic, wild appearance of the Mouflon makes it easy to compare them to wild bighorn sheep
History of European Mouflon Sheep Mouflon Sheep are found running wild or feral in locations throughout the world but have dwindling populations in some places European Mouflon exist on Corsica and Sardinia