ORIGIN:
Natural range in southern European regions, Asia Minor, along the Mediterranean Sea, and possibly in northern Africa and Ethiopia.

HABITAT:
Prefer old, deciduous, broad-leaf forests of varying densities interspersed with grassy areas, but they are also found in mixed forests, broad-leaf forests, subalpine vegetation, grasslands, woodlands, low mountains, scrublands, and savanna.

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
66 to 176 lbs
Length: 4 to 6 ft

DIET:
Vegetation, usually grasses, mast, and browse.

PREDATORS:
Humans and large predators in the areas in which they occur.

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Vigilant behaviors and herding helps to protect them from predation.

REPRODUCTION:
Gestation period of 33 to 35 weeks

THREATS:
Least Concern

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
20-25 years