The Cyprus mouflon, also known as the Cypriot mouflon, is an endangered subspecies of mouflon found only on the island of Cyprus, in the mountains of the Paphos District. It is the largest animal native to the island, standing about a meter tall, and its uniqueness and rarity have made it the national animal of Cyprus. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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2. Cyprus mouflon (Wikipedia)
Introduction
The Cyprus mouflon (Ovis orientalis ophion), also known as Cypriot mouflon, is an endangered subspecies of mouflon endemic only to Cyprus in the mountains of Paphos District. It is the largest animal on the island, a meter tall (at the shoulder), and due to its uniqueness and rarity it is the national animal of Cyprus.
- present tense, endangered subspecies but living, national animal of Cyprus
View the Source3. UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat): Species+: Ovis gmelini
UNEP-WCMC Species+ database (CITES Secretariat)Species+ taxon_concepts, id 33589Quote, Species+ taxon_concepts, id 33589
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4. Wikipedia: Cyprus mouflon
Wikidata: Cyprus mouflon
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