Barbary sheep
A species of Ammotragus, Also known as Uaddan Scientific name : Ammotragus lervia Genus : Ammotragus
Barbary sheep, A species of Ammotragus
Also known as:
Uaddan
Scientific name: Ammotragus lervia
Genus: Ammotragus
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Description
Barbary sheep stand 80 to 100 cm (2.6 to 3.3 ft) tall at the shoulder and weigh 40 to 140 kg (88 to 309 lb). They are sandy-brown, darkening with age, with a slightly lighter underbelly and a darker line along the back. Upper parts and the outer parts of the legs are a uniform reddish brown or grayish brown. There is some shaggy hair on the throat (extending down to the chest in males) and a sparse mane. Their horns have a triangular cross section. The horns curve outward, backward, then inward, and can exceed 40 inches in length. The horns are fairly smooth, with slight wrinkles evident at the base as the animal matures. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-20 years
Diet
Barbary sheep is primarily a browser, feeding on a diverse range of shrubs, trees, and grasses. Its diet consists mainly of woody vegetation and plant matter such as leaves, twigs, and fruits, particularly in the dry season.
Appearance
The barbary sheep is a large, robust animal with a dense coat that varies from light brown to dark gray. They have long, curved horns present in both males and females. A distinct feature is their manes, which run down the neck and chest. The barbary sheep also has a tufted tail and broad, hoofed feet. Adult males tend to be larger and have thicker horns than females.
Behavior
Barbary sheep is a primarily nocturnal, solitary mammal, mostly active at night, and spends daytimes hidden among vegetation. It defends its territory aggressively, marking prime territories with glandular secretions. Its distinctive behaviors include scaling steep, rocky terrains in search of forage and leaping across large chasms to elude predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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