noun
- Plural of mouflon; wild or semi-wild sheep native to mountainous regions of the Mediterranean and Central Asia, characterized by curved horns and reddish-brown wool.
Usage: Typically used in zoological or wildlife contexts; Can refer to the species Ovis orientalis or related wild sheep
Examples
- The moufflons roamed the rocky slopes of the mountain range.
- Wildlife biologists studied the moufflons to understand their adaptation to harsh terrain.
- Several moufflons were spotted grazing near the Mediterranean coast.
- The reserve protects a population of endangered moufflons from poaching.
- Moufflons are known for their impressive curved horns and agility on steep cliffs.