Wild Sheep | Proven |
While populations of North American bighorns have rebounded thanks to efforts by groups like the Wild Sheep Foundation , many species face threats from habitat loss and diseases transmitted by domestic livestock. The Argali , in particular, is considered endangered in parts of its range due to poaching for its trophy horns.
( Ovis ammon ): The world's largest wild sheep, native to the highlands of Central Asia. A single ram can weigh over 350 kg (785 lbs) and carry horns nearly 6 feet long. wild sheep
: Their hooves are split and have rough, rubbery bottoms that act like suction cups, allowing them to scale near-vertical cliffs to escape predators. While populations of North American bighorns have rebounded