The mouflon (Ovis gmelini) is a wild sheep native to Caspian region, including eastern Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran.[1] It is also found in Europe. It is thought to be the ancestor of all modern domestic sheep breeds.[2][3]
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