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Aoudad, Barbary Sheep

Aoudad, Barbary Sheep, Wildlife Safari-OR
Wildlife Safari Aoudad, Oregon

The Barbary Sheep, Ammotragus lervia, is a species of caprid (goat-antelope) native to rocky mountains in North Africa. Six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe and elsewhere. More info in comments.

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Barbary Sheep are found in arid mountainous areas where they graze and browse grass, bushes and lichens. They are able to obtain all their moisture from food, but if liquid water is available they drink it and wallow in it. Barbary Sheep are crepuscular: active in the early morning and late afternoon and resting in the heat of the day. They are very agile and can achieve a standing jump of over 2 metres high (7 ft). Barbary Sheep are usually solitary, and freeze in the presence of danger. Their main predators in North Africa are leopard and caracal.

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April 17, 2010

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I'll be gone most of the weekend. A wedding today and off to visit my daughter tomorrow. Comment when I can and catch-up later...

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