ammotragus

noun

Meaning

A genus of caprine bovid that features long, curved horns and a distinctive fringe of hair on its throat and chest.

Examples

  • The ammotragus is remarkably well-adapted to the arid, steep terrain of the Atlas Mountains.
  • Conservationists monitor the ammotragus population to ensure they remain protected in their native habitat.

Synonyms: Barbary sheep, aoudad, bovid, caprine