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Show 594 LIEUT.-COL. J. BIDDULPH O N [Dec. 2, where the highest point rises to 6590 feet above the sea-level. Here the Wild Sheep have a considerable area of pine-clad mountain to wander over, disturbed only by occasional wood-cutters and peasants herding goats and sheep. At the time of the first occupation Ovis ophion. Front view of horn P. Ovis ophion. Side view of head with horns. in 1878 it was supposed that the Wild Sheep had been exterminated with the exception of a single flock of twenty-five members, and a check was placed on their slaughter. Since then their numbers have increased and it may be hoped that under modified restrictions |
