Urial

Scientific Name
Ovis orientalis vignei
IUCN Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Lifespan
8-12 years
Population
2500
Weight
52 kg
Range
Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan)
Habitat Type
Steep mountainsides and cliffs between 3700-4500 m
Threats
Trophy hunting, competition from livestock
Did You Know
Wild sheep from which present day sheep have evolved
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