Blue Sheep and Himalayan Ibex



Published on 11 Apr 2025

Blue Sheep   

  •  The Bharal, also called the blue sheep, is a caprine native to the high Himalayas.
  • It is the only member of the genus Pseudois
  • Bharal remain motionless when approached due to their excellent camouflage and lack of cover in their environment.
  • Distribution: It occurs in India, Bhutan, China (in Gansu, Ningxia, Sichuan, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia), Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Conservation Status: 

  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern
  • Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule 1

Himalayan Ibex   


  • It is a subspecies of the Siberian ibex that is native to the Himalayan region of India, Pakistan, Tibet, and Nepal.
  • They inhabit the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas, including the Trans-Himalayan region.
  • It is found  primarily in the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

Conservation Status:

  •  IUCN Red List: Near Threatened 
  • Wildlife Protection Act 1972: Schedule 1

Keywords:

Blue Sheep Himalayan Ibex Himalayas Wildlife Conservation