The Mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is identified by its short-haired reddish to dark-brown coat. White patches can be seen on the lower part of the legs, underbelly, muzzle, inside the ears, and on their sides. Both males and females may have horns or be polled. You can find this wild sheep in the Caspian region where it is hunted only with a special license. Males are dominant and will fight to get mating rights with females. Another feature that differentiates males from females other than the large horns is the large coarse long hair visible on their chest. The mouflon eats mainly grass during the early hours of the day and evening.
Mouflons have a standing shoulder height between 32.7”-35.8” (83-91 cm), overall body length from 43.3”-57.1” (110-145 cm), standing height of roughly 38.6”-52” (98-132 cm), and a body width of 12.6”-16.5” (32-42 cm). The weight of a Mouflon is between 55-121 lb (25-55 kg). Mouflons have a typical lifespan of 8-12 years in the wild and 18-23 years in captivity.
The Mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is identified by its short-haired reddish to dark-brown coat. White patches can be seen on the lower part of the legs, underbelly, muzzle, inside the ears, and on their sides. Both males and females may have horns or be polled. You can find this wild sheep in the Caspian region where it is hunted only with a special license. Males are dominant and will fight to get mating rights with females. Another feature that differentiates males from females other than the large horns is the large coarse long hair visible on their chest. The mouflon eats mainly grass during the early hours of the day and evening.
Mouflons have a standing shoulder height between 32.7”-35.8” (83-91 cm), overall body length from 43.3”-57.1” (110-145 cm), standing height of roughly 38.6”-52” (98-132 cm), and a body width of 12.6”-16.5” (32-42 cm). The weight of a Mouflon is between 55-121 lb (25-55 kg). Mouflons have a typical lifespan of 8-12 years in the wild and 18-23 years in captivity.
