Author: jasminsafari

Persian Desert Ibex (Capra aegagrus ssp). This Ibex has been classified in the past as a Bezoar Ibex. It generally weighs considerably less than Bezoar Ibex because it is found in the desert regions of Iran.The Persian Ibex is of a stocky build with relatively short but strong thick legs. The color of the males…

Esfahan Mouflon or Esfahan Sheep (Ovis gmelini ٍsphahanica) is found in Zagros Mountains, Esfahan Province.  In winter, males have a full-length black neck ruff extending to the brisket. There is no bib. Saddle patch, muzzle, chin, throat and lower part of legs are white. The horns appear to be of two types. Those from the…

The bezoar ibex (Capra aegagrus aegagrus) is a subspecies of wild goat, native to Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Russia and Turkey. The bezoar goat is found in the mountains of Asia Minor and across the Middle East. The Bezoar Ibex has nearly white colour fur with black colour stripes falling from its shoulders, symmetrical horns…

The Armenian sheep, (Ovis orientalis gmelini) is an subspecies of mouflon endemic to Iran, Armenia, and Nakhchivan (Azerbaijan). Armenian mouflons were transferred to Kabudan (Kaboodan) Island in Lake Urmia in 1895 and 1906 by one of the governors of Azerbaijan. This species live mostly in open rough terrain at medium or high altitudes, where they…

The Armenian sheep, (Ovis orientalis gmelini) is an subspecies of mouflon endemic to Iran, Armenia, and Nakhchivan (Azerbaijan). Armenian mouflons were transferred to Kabudan (Kaboodan) Island in Lake Urmia in 1895 and 1906 by one of the governors of Azerbaijan. This species live mostly in open rough terrain at medium or high altitudes, where they…

Trans-Caspian Urial The urial (Ovis orientalis vignei), also known as the arkars or shapo, is a subspecies group of the wild sheep Ovis orientalis. Noticeable features are the reddish-brown long fur that fades during winter; males are characterized by a black ruff stretching from the neck to the chest and large horns.   Urial males…

Red sheep Goitered Gazelle The goitered or black-tailed (Gazella subgutturosa) is a gazelle found in northern Azerbaijan, part of Iran, parts of Iraq and southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Turkey, Afghanistan and the Gobi Desert. The specific name, meaning “full below the throat”, refers to the male having an enlargement of the neck and throat during the…