Argali

Argali are the largest wild sheep. Their colour ranges from pale yellow through reddish brown to dark grey-brown, with paler underparts, face, tail, and rump. Adult rams are much heavier than ewes and carry enormous corkscrew horns; males may also have a pale neck ruff and dorsal crest. The horns and sheep-like build separate argali from Siberian ibex, whose male horns sweep backwards rather than forming a broad spiral. Reported body length is 136–200cm, while mass varies greatly by sex and population. (Wikipedia, general species account)

The species inhabits the highlands of Central and East Asia. The Altai form occurs in western Mongolia, while the Gobi form is reported from southern Mongolia and northern China. Argali generally form sex-segregated herds outside the breeding season; female-and-young groups are usually larger than male groups. Seasonal movements can follow changes in food, drought, fire, insects, or disturbance, and animals tend to occupy higher elevations in summer. Research cited for Mongolia includes work on grouping patterns at Ikh Nart Nature Reserve. (Wikipedia, general species account)