Barbary sheep
Ammotragus lervia
ok. 95 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 100–140 kgAdult males
Barbary sheep — size comparison
The Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia), or aoudad, is a bovid of dry mountains and desert landscapes in North Africa. It inhabits rocky slopes and cliffs. Horns
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
approx. 95 cm
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Barbary sheep — size comparison — facts and sources
The Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia), or aoudad, is a bovid of dry mountains and desert landscapes in North Africa. It inhabits rocky slopes and cliffs. Horns and long hair on the neck, chest and forelegs distinguish it, particularly abundant in adult males.
It eats grasses, herbs, leaves and lichens. Agile movement over steep terrain allows access to sparse vegetation between rocks. It usually lives in small family groups.
Punkt barku przeniesiono na grzbiet nad przednią kończyną; głowa, rogi, grzywa i garb zadu są wyłączone. Punkt planszy nie jest średnią populacji, chyba że źródło podaje średnią. Przód jest przybliżoną projekcją.