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argaliWild sheep from the mountains of Central Asia. It is the largest species of sheep with a shoulder height of up to 1.2 m/4 ft. Argali Ovis ammon is in family Bovidae, order Artiodactyla. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The ahsahta, argali, or bighorn, on the contrary, has short hair like a deer, and resembles it in shape, but has the head and horns of a sheep, and its flesh is said to be delicious mutton. It is called by some the argali, by others the ibex, though differing from both of these animals. |
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