Vulnerable
Urial
Ovis orientalis vignei
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About
The urial is a wild sheep species found in Central Asia. They are known for the impressive horns of the males, which curve outward and then inward.
Habitat
Mountains and grasslands of Central Asia
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, leaves, and shrubs
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Fun Facts
- Urial males use their horns to fight for dominance during the breeding season.
- They are well adapted to living in rugged, mountainous terrain.
- Urials are an important prey species for large predators like wolves and snow leopards.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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