The Aoudad, or Barbary sheep, has a robust body with a sandy-brown coat and impressive curved horns. They are well-adapted to rocky terrains and can often be seen climbing steep slopes.
Habitat
Inhabits mountainous and rocky areas.
Diet
Herbivorous, grazing on grasses and shrubs.
How common
Uncommon
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