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Aoudad

Ammotragus lervia

Aoudads are strong, wild sheep that live in rocky mountains and deserts. They have big curved horns and a sandy coat that helps them blend in with their surroundings.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Aoudad is a large, sturdy wild sheep with a sandy to reddish-brown coat that provides excellent camouflage. It has a distinctive, long, shaggy mane of hair on its throat, chest, and front legs. Both males and females possess short, broad, ridged horns that curve gracefully backward.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusAmmotragus
Aoudad
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Aoudad

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Aoudad horns can grow over 75 centimeters long, curving backward over their head!

Aoudads use their strong horns to clear snow from rocks to find food.

Baby Aoudads can stand and walk just minutes after being born!

They are sometimes called 'Barbary Sheep' because they live in the Atlas Mountains.

Special abilities

Ability

Rock Climbing Grip

Aoudad can climb incredibly steep cliffs because of their specially adapted hooves, which provide amazing grip on rocky surfaces.

Ability

Desert Thirst Quencher

Aoudad can live for long periods without drinking water, getting all the moisture they need from the plants they eat.

Ability

Camouflage Master

Aoudad has sandy-brown fur that helps them perfectly blend into the rocky, arid landscapes, making them hard to spot.

Measurements & details

Length
150-185 cm
Weight
30-145 kg
Lifespan
10-20 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
150-160 days

Diet & Feeding

Aoudads are plant-eaters, munching on grasses, shrubs, and leaves found in dry places.

Primary Foods

  • grasses
  • shrubs
  • acacia leaves
  • herbaceous plants
  • desert succulents

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Barbary Sheep

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Aoudads are wild animals, so it's best to watch them from a distance and not try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Aoudad?

150-185 cm

How much does Aoudad weigh?

30-145 kg

How long does Aoudad live?

10-20 years

How fast can Aoudad move?

50 km/h

What does Aoudad eat?

Aoudads are plant-eaters, munching on grasses, shrubs, and leaves found in dry places.

Where is Aoudad usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Aoudad hunt?

Grazing

How many babies does Aoudad usually have?

1-2

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