
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.