noun
- plural of bharal; a wild sheep native to the Himalayan mountains, having a stocky build and curved horns.
Usage: Also called blue sheep.; Primarily used in zoological and wildlife contexts.
Examples
- Bharals are well adapted to the rocky terrain of high mountain regions.
- The bharals migrated across the Himalayan slopes in search of fresh vegetation.
- Wildlife researchers observed a herd of bharals grazing near the snow line.
- Bharals have thick coats that protect them from harsh alpine weather.
- The bharal population in Tibet has been studied extensively by conservation biologists.