The Barbary Sheep (Ammotragus lervia) is a species of caprid (goat-antelope) native to rocky mountains in North Africa. Six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe and elsewhere. It is also known as aoudad, waddan, arui, and arruis.
Read more about Barbary Sheep: Description, Taxonomy, Habitats, Names, Gallery
Famous quotes containing the word sheep:
“A sheep who goes looking for a wolf is sure to find one.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)