What kind of animal is a mouflon?

Mouflon are wild sheep, a species regarded as one of the two original ancestors of modern-day sheep. Their coat is reddish-brown and short-haired, and a dark stripe runs along their back, with lighter colored patches on the side. They are very wary animals.

Do mouflon mate with each other?

Mouflon are polygynous, and rams will fight each other to achieve dominance and win the opportunity to mate with the females. Mouflon mate from autumn to early winter. Gestation lasts around 210 days, with one to three two lambs born in April.

Why do mouflon migrate?

Mouflon are a nomadic species, often moving to seek new areas for food. During winter they migrate to lower altitudes to avoid the very low temperatures and scarcity of food. Mouflon are shy animals and don’t stay for long in one place.

Why is the mouflon a threatened species?

Mouflon numbers are decreasing today and they are classified as vulnerable (VU) on the list of threatened species. Beneath their eyes, mouflon have large glands, which often release a sticky substance which mats their wool. A mouflon has muscular legs and a stocky body, which helps it to move about steep terrains.

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Will Texas Hunt Lodge Hunt mouflon?

Texas Hunt Lodge will you put you on a Mouflon Ram you’ll want to hang on your wall and enjoy for years to come. We have the very best selection of Pure European Mouflon Sheep and Mouflon Hybrids to be found anywhere in the world. There are no seasonal restrictions on hunting the Mouflon Sheep in Texas, which makes it a suitable trophy year round.

Can you find Mouflon sheep in Texas?

Since the 1980s, Mouflon sheep have been successfully introduced into game ranches in North America, most commonly Texas for the purpose of hunting. It is rare to find a pure bred Mouflon on these ranches as they generally interbreed with the Corsican sheep.