Detailed introduction of Sheep

The ibex is a wild mountain sheep with the scientific name Ovis ammon. It is also known as bighorn sheep, Altai oryx or stone sheep, among others. The ibex is one of the largest horned sheep in the world, large and spectacular.

The appearance of the ibex is very distinctive. The most striking thing is that the male ibex has huge and curved horns, which can reach more than 1 meter in length. The horns are usually spiral-shaped, extending backward and gradually expanding outward, adding an air of majesty and grandeur to the image of the sheep. Female ibex have relatively small or no horns.

The body of the ibex is covered in thick and dense hair to cope with the harsh alpine environment. Their coat color varies by subspecies and geographic region, generally including brown, gray, white, etc. Sheep have thick and powerful limbs and are adapted to walking and jumping on rugged mountains and steep cliffs.

Sheep are mainly distributed in high mountain areas in Asia, such as the Himalayas, Pamirs, Tianshan Mountains and Altai Mountains. They live at higher altitudes, often in environments such as cliffs, rocky areas, and grasslands. Sheep are herbivores and feed on grass, shrubs, moss, etc.

The ibex faces threats to its survival due to hunting and habitat loss. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the ibex as a near-threatened species, and many measures have been taken to protect and restore its population.

As a majestic and beautiful wild animal, the ibex has important ecological and scientific value. They have also become objects of tourism and viewing, attracting many nature lovers and photography enthusiasts to explore and observe their habitats.

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