Muflón Cabárceno

The mouflon is the smallest of the wild sheep. It has a reddish-brown coat, usually with a whitish patch on its back, lacks a cheek dewlap, but has a dark collar. Mouflon possess thick, spiraled horns that can reach up to 80 cm in length in males. The females’ horns, on the other hand, do not exceed 15 cm, and are only slightly curved backward. The face of adults pales with age.

The mouflon was introduced for hunting and as an animal for natural parks in continental European countries, especially in Central Europe.

It is a herbivorous animal that feeds on grasses, acorns, beechnuts, and chestnuts, and also browses on leaves and bark from trees and shrubs. In harsh winters, they can also feed on moss and lichens.

Their natural enemies are wolves, lynxes, and, for young individuals, golden eagles and large foxes.

They generally live in small herds guided by the oldest female. Groups of males join them during the rutting season and fight among themselves for possession of the females.

Adult weight from 30 to 60 kg
Height 80 cm
Gestation period 5.5 months
Number of offspring 1 or 2
Longevity 20 years
Habitat Forests
Diet Herbivore
Habits Diurnal
Reproduction Viviparous

Gallery

El Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno acoge más de 120 especies animales de los cinco continentes que viven en régimen de semilibertad, distribuidos en recintos de grandes superficies donde coexisten una o varias especies.

glimpse into Cabárceno

Explore all the animals of the park