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Definition of "nayaur" [‖Na•yaur]

  • A specied of wild sheep (Ovis Hodgsonii), native of Nepal and Tibet. It has a dorsal mane and a white ruff beneath the neck. (noun)

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Use "nayaur" in a sentence
  • "The alpine meadows are much grazed by yaks and cattle which replace blue sheep Psuedois nayaur in keeping the meadows open, but overgrazing has to be limited."
  • "Alpine shrublands and meadows are favored habitat for white-lipped deer (Cervus albirostris), Tibetan wild ass (Equus kiang), Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata), and blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur)."
  • "The Siberian ibex (Capra sibirica) is the most numerous and most widespread species, occurring in all parts of the area above the treeline, while the blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur), a typical Tibetan and Trans-Himalayan species, reaches the southeast corner of the hotspot."