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Aoudad, Barbary Sheep, Wildlife Safari-OR

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Aoudad, Barbary Sheep, Wildlife Safari-OR

Uploaded: April 17, 2010

Description

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.

Enlarged 200% and cropped

Have a Great Weekend
f5.6, 1/125sec, ISO125, 200mm (18-200mm lens)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 17, 2010

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. #1259697

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 17, 2010

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...

Have a Great Weekend!!! #8541295

Mike Clime April 17, 2010

Terrific capture and it has some nice horns! #8541330

Robert R. Goodman April 17, 2010

Hi Denny,Awesome capture my friend.Great lighting,color and detail.Nice cropp on this beautiful image!!! #8541355

Monnie Ryan April 17, 2010

Terrific capture of this interesting animal, Denny! Enjoy your weekend events! #8541445

Tiia Vissak April 17, 2010

a cool shot! #8541506

Ron McEwan April 17, 2010

Great shooting here and continue with the shooting on you extended weekend. Keep them coming. #8541541

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 17, 2010

Interesting info about this fascinating animal, Denny. Great capture and have a good weekend. #8541627

John Connolly April 17, 2010

There certainly are some rare animals in the reserve, Denny! This is another one I haven't heard of, thanks for sharing and all the info!
Have a great weekend, and travel well! #8541776

Ujjwal Mukherjee April 18, 2010

Great capture of this wonderful rare animal,Denny and thanks for sharing the valuable information! #8542507

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 20, 2010

Thank you, Ujjwal! #8556405

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