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What are disadvantages of the "Aoudad"?
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Aoudad are a hardy desert sheep, native to the coastal and some inland mountains of northern Africa. While considered vulnerable in their native ranges, aoudad are abundant in the mountains of the Trans-Pecos. Little is known about their ecology in their newfound ranges, though considerable evidence suggests that they are susceptible to numerous diseases which affects native wildlife.
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Anecdotal reports suggest aoudad out compete native big game species for food, water, and cover as well as act as a disease reservoir on Texas landscapes. If significant overlap for resources and space are occurring among aoudad, desert bighorn and mule deer, aoudad could outcompete and outgrow native populations.

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