The mouflon (Ovis orientalis) is the smallest wild sheep. Both sexes have horns. The older the animal, the larger the horns. They curl behind the ears and can be 85 centimeters long. Ewes on Sardinia have no horns, ewes on Corsica and the European mainland have short stumps. Moreover, in winter the rams have a striking light coloured saddle, white socks and muzzle and a dark neck, shoulders and upper thighs. In summer these markings are less obvious. In older males, the saddle and muzzle are lighter in color. Females and young males have a reddish brown to chocolate brown coat with a whitish belly side. The fur is quite short.
The mouflon grows to 110 to 130 centimeters in length, with a tail six to ten centimeters long. The rams grow larger than ewes: the ram has an average height of 75 centimeters and a weight of 35 to 50 kilograms, while the ewe has an average height of 65 centimeters and a weight of 30 to 40 kilograms.
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