Mouflons are native to Corsica, Sardinia and Cyprus. All other populations have been introduced for hunting reasons. They adapted well to the new habitats, though, and can be found in different countries in Europe now. Austria: Mouflons are introduced to Austria and now live in the wild in some colonies.

Where are mouflon sheep native to?

The European mouflon is a wild sheep that originates from the Mediterranean islands of Corsica and Sardinia; it is thought to be descended from semidomesticated wild sheep from the Near East brought to Sardinia around 8000 years ago.

Are mouflon endangered?

The mouflon, a native of Sardinia, Corsica and Cyprus, is endangered and a genetic rescue programme has been launched in Sardinia. The female lamb produced by the nuclear transfer process represents the first endangered mammal to be cloned successfully.