With winding and long horns for distinction, Marco Polo sheep are among the most iconic wildlife nature has to offer. They have the longest horns any sheep species has in the word with the recorded piece having been around 2meters in length. They mainly inhabit China, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan where they live in steep valleys, mountains, gentle slopes and highland pastures at altitudes between 12.1 and 15.7 feet above sea level. Since their discovery in 1273 by Marco Polo who they are named after, they have come to be appreciated and cherished by many for their unique looks and what they offer. They have especially sparkled interest from poachers who hunt them for their beautiful horns to use as trophies. They are now characterized as being near threatened species and are clearly on their way
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