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Urial

Ovis vignei

Urials are wild sheep that live in the mountains and grasslands. They have long, curved horns and beautiful reddish-brown fur. These animals are great climbers and can jump high to escape danger!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Urial has a reddish-brown coat that often darkens in winter, with a white belly. Males boast impressive, large, curled horns that sweep backward, and a distinctive dark ruff on their chest.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderArtiodactylaFamilyBovidaeGenusOvis
Urial
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Urial

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Male Urials grow a long, dark throat ruff that becomes even more impressive in winter!

The large, curled horns of a male Urial can weigh more than its entire skull!

They communicate across vast distances using whistles and snorts to alert each other!

Urial lambs can stand and follow their mothers just a few hours after they are born!

Special abilities

Ability

Mountain Master

Urial can climb incredibly steep, rocky slopes because of their strong, agile legs and specialized hooves for grip.

Ability

Keen Sensor

Urial has sharp eyesight and hearing that helps them spot predators from far away in open mountain habitats.

Ability

Dry Forager

Urial can digest tough, dry grasses and shrubs thanks to their robust digestive system, thriving in arid lands.

Measurements & details

Length
110-190 cm
Weight
25-90 kg
Lifespan
8-12 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Litter Size
1-2
Gestation
150-170 days

Diet & Feeding

Urials munch on grasses, herbs, and leaves found in their dry mountain homes to get energy.

Primary Foods

  • Grasses
  • Sedges
  • Leaves
  • Shrubs
  • Forbs

Foraging Method

  • Grazing

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Urial?

110-190 cm

How much does Urial weigh?

25-90 kg

How long does Urial live?

8-12 years

How fast can Urial move?

55 km/h

What does Urial eat?

Urials munch on grasses, herbs, and leaves found in their dry mountain homes to get energy.

Where is Urial usually found?

Mountain regions

How does Urial hunt?

Grazing

How many babies does Urial usually have?

1-2

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