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The mouflon (Ovis orientalis) is a wild sheep species that is widely considered to be one of the ancestors of all modern domestic sheep. Native to the mountainous regions of the Middle East, Caucasus, and some Mediterranean islands such as Corsica, Sardinia, and Cyprus, the mouflon is known for its distinctive appearance and fascinating behavior. These animals are medium-sized, with males (rams) typically weighing between 35–55 kg and females (ewes) weighing slightly less. One of the most striking features of the mouflon is the impressive curved horns of the rams, which can form a full spiral and are used in dominance battles during mating season. Ewes usually have smaller, less curved horns or none at all. Their coat is short and reddish-brown in summer, often turning darker and thicker during winter months, with a lighter-colored saddle patch on the back that makes them easily recognizable.

Mouflons are highly social animals, living in groups that vary in size depending on season and food availability. Rams often form bachelor groups outside of the rutting season, while ewes stay in separate maternal herds with their lambs. During autumn, males compete for dominance through dramatic head-butting clashes, where they rear up on their hind legs and crash their horns together with great force. This ritual determines which rams earn mating rights. Lambs are usually born in spring after a gestation period of about five months, and they are able to walk and follow their mothers within hours of birth, a crucial survival trait in their rugged habitats.

Mouflons are herbivores, feeding primarily on grasses, herbs, shrubs, and occasionally tree bark when food is scarce. They are well adapted to mountainous and rocky environments, where their agility and excellent sense of balance allow them to evade predators such as wolves and lynxes. Despite their adaptability, mouflon populations face threats from habitat loss, poaching, and hybridization with domestic sheep, which can dilute their genetic purity. Conservation programs and game reserves have been established in several countries to protect this species and maintain healthy populations.

The mouflon holds great ecological and cultural significance. As a keystone herbivore, it helps maintain vegetation balance in its habitat. It also symbolizes wilderness and strength in many cultures, with its iconic horn shape often used in heraldry and artwork. Today, mouflons are popular among wildlife enthusiasts, hunters, and conservationists alike, admired for their beauty, resilience, and role as a living link to the domestication history of sheep.

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