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The largest wild sheep in the world; rams carry massive curled horns.
- Group: Mammal
- Habitats: Alpine steppe, rolling hills
- Regions: Ü Tsang, Amdo
Habitat
Open, rolling hills and steppe of the plateau.
Diet
Grasses, herbs and sedges.
Ecological role
A grazer and prey of wolves and snow leopards.
Threats
Trophy hunting, poaching and competition with livestock.
Conservation
Listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.