Animal Behavior: A dominance hierarchy has been observed in zoo populations. Males are the dominant sex, mainly because of the size difference. They have a very distinct threat posture. They direct their horns toward the animal with which they are in conflict.

Eating Habits: Aoudad are herbivorous, feeding on a variety of vegetation such as grass, forbs, and shrubs. Seasonal variation shares a role in determining their diet.

Range: Barbary sheep originated in the hills of the Sahara and have inhabited all the major mountains of North Africa.

Conservation Efforts: Commercially grown and wild populations are legally hunted. The status is considered vulnerable.

Animal Facts: Aoudad, also known as Barbary Sheep are relatively large sheep. Both males and females have horns. Most births produce a single offspring, but twins are born one out of every six or seven births.