Do Mouflon Ewes Have Horns?

The males and females have horns, but those of the males are larger. The curved, spiral horns are usually around 25 inches in length and are arch back over its head. The mouflon's horns don't flare out at the end as most wild sheep's do.

Do female mouflon have horns?

Mouflon have reddish to dark brown, short-haired coats with dark back stripes and black ventral areas and light-colored saddle patches. The males are horned; some females are horned, while others are polled. The horns of mature rams are curved in almost one full revolution (up to 85 cm).

Why do mouflon have horns?

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A mouflon has muscular legs and a stocky body, which helps it to move about steep terrains. A mouflon's horns grow throughout its life. Their size determines the status of the animal within the group, with larger horns ensuring a higher position and therefore greater dominance.