Argali
Ovis ammon
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Artiodactyla · Bovidae
About
The argali, also known as the mountain sheep, is a wild sheep native to the highlands of western East Asia, the Himalayas, Tibet, and the Altai Mountains.
Fun Fact
It is the largest species of wild sheep.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Range from central Kazakhstan in the west to the Shanxi Province in China in the east and from the Altai Mountains in the north to the Himalayas to the south.
Diet
Eat 16–19 kg (35–42 lb) of food a day.
Lifespan
10 years (wild)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change
External Data Sources
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