Physical Characteristics
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There are three names for the same animals in the world.
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Barbary, Mouflon and is also known as Aoudad.
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They have a short outer coat color which is reddish to sandy brownish in color
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both males and females have heavy shaggy hair on their throat
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In males it extends down to neck, circles around their chest and front legs
Length :130 – 165 cm ( 4.3 – 5.5 feet )
Horn length: 55 cm ( 22 inches )
Tail length: 15 – 20 cm ( 6- 8 inches )
Weight: 30 – 145 kg ( 66 – 319 lbs )
Range: Hills of Sahara to Northern Africa
Habitat: Mountains of Northern Africa and Canyons of Southwestern United States
Diet: Grasses, Forbs and Shrubs
Status: The population is decreasing drastically or declining
Reason for the status: Poaching
Gestation period : 160 days
Longevity : 10 to 12 years in wild / 15 years in captivity