The mouflon sheep lives on the islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Cyprus. It is considered to be endangered in its native habitat. It is a mountain sheep and a grazer. The animal does have a voice and warns other sheep by bleating in different tones.

The mouflon sheep is the mountain sheep that develops a woolly undercoat in the winter. Two of its distinguishing characteristics is a saddle looking spot on its back and heart shaped horns (see picture). They usually live in groups of 20-30. The sheep use its curved horns to protect itself.

The mouflon stands about 27 in. tall at the shoulders. It is a reddish brown color, marked with a dark stripe down its neck and shoulders.