Himalayan Blue Sheep

The Himalayan blue sheep is a high mountain sheep found in the Himalayan ranges of India, Nepal, China, and Pakistan. They are known as "Bharal" in India and "Naur" in Nepal. At a height of 400–600 feet above sea level, the Himalayan blue sheep prefer to reside in rocky hills.

The Himalayan blue sheep can weigh up to 75 kg and range in length from 3.8 to 5.5 ft. They have a short, thick coat that is blue-tinged and gray. They could blend in with the Himalayan rocks because of their distinct coat color. The Himalayan blue sheep employ this hiding tactic when threatened by predators like snow leopards. To blend in with the rocky surroundings, they don't move. As a result, it is challenging for the predator to see the sheep.


The Himalayan blue sheep can be discovered in herds of ten or more animals. They prefer to forage in high altitudes where there is plenty of grass. Most of the time, Himalayan blue sheep graze. However, when there is little grass on the mountain slopes, they also eat herbs and shrubs.

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Top 10 Most Incredible Animals Only Found in the Himalayas

  1. top 1 Snow Leopard
  2. top 2 Himalayan Blue Sheep
  3. top 3 Himalayan Yak
  4. top 4 Musk Deer
  5. top 5 Himalayan Black Bear
  6. top 6 Red Panda
  7. top 7 Himalayan Monal Pheasant
  8. top 8 Himalayan Tahr
  9. top 9 Wild Boar
  10. top 10 Himalayan Marmot

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