A wild sheep native to the Himalayan mountains, also called a blue sheep because of its grayish-blue coat.
From Hindi भारल (bhāral), likely from Sanskrit roots meaning 'mountain sheep.' The word reflects the local nomenclature of the Indian subcontinent where the animal inhabits high altitude regions.
The bharal is one of nature's most perfectly camouflaged animals—its blue-gray coat blends invisibly into rocky mountainsides, making it nearly impossible to spot even when looking directly at it. This color adaptation is so effective that observers throughout history have been amazed to suddenly realize a whole herd was standing right in front of them.
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