Putoran sheep
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The Putoran sheep (Ovis nivicola borealis) is a subspecies of snow sheep found exclusively in the Putoran Mountains of central Russia. These wild sheep are closely related to North American species like the bighorn sheep.12
Male Putoran sheep are larger than females and possess impressive horns. They inhabit harsh mountain environments, enduring extreme cold and heavy snow. To survive, they undertake seasonal migrations to find food, which includes lichens, grasses, shrubs, and mosses. Their primary predator is the wolf. The Putoran sheep population is estimated at around 3,500 individuals.1
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