15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Small herd of Argali grazing on a ridge
These animals are Kyrgyzstan argali, or wild sheep, grazing the sparse grasses available at high altitude. Taken in the Tien Shan mountains, they are extremely shy having been a key prey item for human, canine and feline hunters.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 05.2015 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2017 |
Photo Location: | Kyrgyzstan |
Camera: | Canon EOS 6D |
Copyright: | © Gareth Goldthorpe |