About
Barbary sheep (Ammotragus lervia). Distributed from arid lowlands to mountainous areas of North Africa, they prefer rocky terrain and open grasslands at elevations of 200–4,100 m. Both sexes have horns, which are particularly large in males, and conspicuous long hair extends from the throat to the forelimbs. They feed on grasses and shrubs, tolerate environments with little water, and their feeding habits vary seasonally. Herds consist of a few individuals, breeding occurs mainly from September to November, gestation is about 160 days, and multiple births are occasionally recorded. The IUCN lists the species as Near Threatened (Category II).
