Damara Sheep

Ovis aries damara

A Unique Marvel of African Wildlife

The Four-Horned Damara Sheep, a remarkable and enigmatic species, stands as a unique marvel of African wildlife. With its distinctive quartet of twisted horns and compact build, it is a testament to nature’s creative diversity.

These hardy herbivores inhabit the arid landscapes of Africa, where their remarkable adaptations allow them to thrive in challenging conditions. Their presence in the wild echoes the resilience and adaptability that characterizes African fauna.

The Four-Horned Damara Sheep, with its rare and captivating appearance, symbolizes the intricate and fascinating tapestry of African wildlife, emphasizing the diversity and wonder found in the continent’s wild places.

Damara Sheep

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Damara Sheep

Ovis aries damara

A Unique Marvel of African Wildlife

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Price

$600.00

USD

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Scientific name

Ovis aries damara

Mass

Adult Male: ~60–80 kg (132–176 lb) Adult Female: ~40–60 kg (88–132 lb)

About the species

A Unique Marvel of African Wildlife

The Four-Horned Damara Sheep, a remarkable and enigmatic species, stands as a unique marvel of African wildlife. With its distinctive quartet of twisted horns and compact build, it is a testament to nature’s creative diversity.

These hardy herbivores inhabit the arid landscapes of Africa, where their remarkable adaptations allow them to thrive in challenging conditions. Their presence in the wild echoes the resilience and adaptability that characterizes African fauna.

The Four-Horned Damara Sheep, with its rare and captivating appearance, symbolizes the intricate and fascinating tapestry of African wildlife, emphasizing the diversity and wonder found in the continent’s wild places.

Fun fact

Damara Sheep are naturally adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, making them hardy and drought-tolerant.

Map & spoor

Range & tracks

Where this species occurs, and the spoor your tracker will be reading.

Distribution map

Spoor

Included in safari

Everything taken care of

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