Barbary sheep

The uaddan, also called Barbary sheep, is a rugged wild sheep that scrambles over rocky cliffs in North and West Africa. Though rare in its native home, it has been introduced to places like North America and southern Europe. Its thick, shaggy coat helps it survive harsh mountain conditions.

• It belongs to its own unique genus, Ammotragus, with no close relatives.
• Six different subspecies of uaddan have been identified by scientists.
• In Berber languages, it's sometimes called 'waddan' or 'arwi'.