Wild - Sheep

Wild sheep are primarily found across the Northern Hemisphere, spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.

: Their horizontal pupils give them a wide field of view, helping them spot predators like wolves and mountain lions even while they are grazing. Social Behaviour and the "Rut" wild sheep

Wild sheep are highly social but often live in separate groups: ewes and lambs in "nursery herds," and rams in "bachelor groups".During the autumn mating season, known as the , rams compete for dominance through head-butting battles. They can charge at each other at speeds up to 40 mph, with the impact sound audible from over a mile away. Their skulls are double-layered and reinforced with bone to absorb these massive shocks. Conservation Status Wild sheep are primarily found across the Northern

( Ovis orientalis ): Native to the Caspian region and Europe, these are thought to be the direct ancestors of modern domestic sheep. Key Physical Adaptations They can charge at each other at speeds

( Ovis dalli ): Known for their stunning white coats, these inhabit the subarctic mountain ranges of Alaska and northwest Canada.