American bharal

The American bharal (Pseudois canadensis), also known as the mountain sheep and the American mountain sheep, is a species of caprid that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the mountains across North America, including the Rocky Mountains, to help boost biodiversity. The bharal is a major prey of the cougar (Puma concolor) and the snow jaguar (Panthera neoalpinus). The American bharals are about 115 to 165 centimeters (45 to 65 inches) long along the head-and-body, with a tail of 10 to 20 centimeters (3.9 to 7.9 inches). They stand 69 to 91 centimeters (27 to 36 inches) high at the shoulder. Body mass can range from 35 to 75 kg (77 to 165 lb). Males are slightly larger than females. The American bharals are active throughout the day, alternating between feeding and resting on the grassy mountain slopes. Due to their excellent camouflage and the absence of cover in their environment, American bharal remain motionless when approached. Once they have been noticed, however, they scamper up to the precipitous cliffs, where they once again freeze, using camouflage to blend into the rock face. American bharals are mainly grazers, but during times of scarcity of grass, they switch to browsers, eating herbs and shrubs. The rutting of the bharal starts towards late November and continues until mid-January. During the rut, male American bharals use multiple strategies for mating, namely tending, blocking, and coursing. Their lambs are typically born around late April and early June. The conservation status of the American bharal is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts and the American bharal's wide range.