Increasing Mouflon Fights Raise Safety Concerns Ahead of Mating Season in Cyprus
As the autumn mating season approaches, male mouflons in Cyprus are engaging in more frequent fights to establish dominance. These clashes, while natural, often result in their large horns becoming entangled, posing a risk of serious injury. The Cyprus Game and Fauna Service has reported incidents where dead mouflons have been found on cliffs following such fights.
When horn entanglements occur, wildlife officers intervene to untangle the animals and ensure their safe release back into the wild. Occasionally, the mouflons manage to free themselves without assistance. A recent video documented two males with their horns locked, demonstrating an unusual act of cooperation as they rested and eventually separated before drinking water, an event praised by the service as a rare display of teamwork.
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