Sheep: Wild

Wild sheep are the rugged ancestors of the domestic sheep we see on farms today, but they are built for survival in some of the world's most inhospitable terrains. Unlike their domestic cousins, they do not need to be shorn; they naturally shed their lighter summer coats and grow thick, woolly undercoats to survive freezing winters.

( Ovis orientalis ): Native to the Caspian region and Europe, these are thought to be the direct ancestors of modern domestic sheep. Key Physical Adaptations wild sheep

: Their horizontal pupils give them a wide field of view, helping them spot predators like wolves and mountain lions even while they are grazing. Social Behaviour and the "Rut" Wild sheep are the rugged ancestors of the

: Their hooves are split and have rough, rubbery bottoms that act like suction cups, allowing them to scale near-vertical cliffs to escape predators. Key Physical Adaptations : Their horizontal pupils give