Shiraz Sheep (Ovis gmelini ssp) Local Name: Qutch-e-ShirazScientific Name: Ovis gmelini sspLocal Area: Reserve near the city of Shiraz and south and east to the cities of Jahrom and Darab.Life Span: 20 yearsHeight: 19 – 32 inches (50 – 82 cm)Weight: 55 – 141 pounds...
Red Sheep (Ovis gmelini gmelini x Ovis vignei arkal) Local Name: Alborz SheepScientific Name: Ovis gmelini gmelini x Ovis vignei arkalLocal Area: Northern Iran in the Alborz Mountains, Along with an isolated population in the Kavir Desert of north-central IranLife...
Esfahan Sheep (Ovis isphahanica) Local Name: Qutch-e-EsfahanScientific Name: Ovis isphahanicaLocal Area: in the mountains near Esfahan, up to about halfway between the city of Arak and south to the city of MarvdashtLife Span: 20 yearsHeight: 25 – 32 inches (65 – 82...