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Height: Males (rams) are 3 – 3 ½ feet; Females (ewes) are smaller.
Length: Rams are 5 feet 3 inches to 6 feet; ewes are smaller.
Weight: Between 140 – 300 lbs, depending on the subspecies.
Horn length: More than 30 inches and 15 inches in circumference (rams); ewes have shorter horns with little curvature.
Horn weight: 30 lbs.
Lifespan: Rams live 9-12 years, while ewes live 10-14 years.
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