Males and females of the maned ram have curved horns and a mane of long hair covering the lower part of the neck, chest and upper part of the front legs.

Social behavior

The maned ram is a herd animal. In the group there is one adult male and females with cubs. Older males keep to themselves. Young males (bachelors) get together in small groups consisting of 4-6 individuals.

Reproduction

The gestation period is 150-165 days. The female gives birth to 1, less often 2-3 cubs, which weigh 1.5-3 kg each. Females retire before giving birth, and after giving birth they return with their young. The cubs feed on their mother's milk for 3-4 months.

Species and people

Due to excessive hunting, the maned ram was extremely rare in North Africa. In the United States, the species is specially bred on ranches for sport hunting.

Interesting Facts

In maned rams, the tail is bare from below. There are glands that secrete a sharp smell.

Sharp hooves with an elastic "sole" of maned rams do not slip even on steep slopes.