Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Mar, Apr, May, Sep. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Aoudad populations are declining due to habitat loss, hunting, and competition with domestic livestock. While there are no widespread recovery programs, conservation efforts in some areas focus on habitat protection and regulated hunting. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local economies and funding anti-poaching initiatives, providing a direct incentive for communities to protect these animals and their habitats.
The Barbary sheep, also known as aoudad, is a species of caprine native to rocky mountains in North Africa and parts of West Africa. While this is the only species in genus Ammotragus, six subspecies have been described. Although it is rare in its native North Africa, it has been introduced to North America, southern Europe, and elsewhere. It is also known in Berber languages as waddan or arwi, and in former French territories as the mouflon.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Aoudad. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.
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