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The boundary for this sheep is somewhat controversial. GSC/Ovis and the
SCI Record book accept that the Shiraz mouflon is found in the reserves
near the city of Shiraz, and south and east to the cities of Jahrom
and Darab. There is a rather dramatic difference between the Esfahan
mouflon and the Shiraz mouflon. By the same token, there is a rather
dramatic difference between the Laristan mouflon and the Shiraz mouflon.
Generally the horns of the Esfahan mouflon more resemble the horn
configuration of the Armenian mouflon found to its north. The horns
of the Shiraz mouflon more resemble the horn configuration of the
Laristan mouflon found to its south. Over time, the Shiraz and Esfahan
mouflons seem to have developed their own distinct characteristics
and warrant separate trophy classifications. |
