Argali
Ovis ammon
ok. 108 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 60–185 kg; średnio około 160 kg u dużych samcówZakres gatunku i populacji
Argali — size comparison
The argali is a large wild sheep of Asian mountain steppes, plateaus and rocky slopes. Adult rams have massive spiral horns that grow throughout life, varying i
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 108 cm
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Argali — size comparison — facts and sources
The argali is a large wild sheep of Asian mountain steppes, plateaus and rocky slopes. Adult rams have massive spiral horns that grow throughout life, varying in size and shape between populations. The winter coat becomes denser and paler; males often have pale saddles and neck ruffs.
It eats grasses, sedges and herbs. It lives in herds, with males sometimes forming separate groups and using different slopes from females outside mating periods. Open mountain pastures allow early detection of approaching predators.
Animal Diversity Web podaje 90–125 cm w barku oraz 60–185 kg. Plansza używa 108 cm, środka zakresu barkowego. Całe rogi — choć wizualnie dominują — pozostają poza pomiarem biologicznym.