My latest wildlife conservation film project - Marco Polo Sheep. Check it out! The full length version is available at the link in my profile. | Tom Opre

Meet the Marco Polo argali sheep from Kyrgyzstan. The Marco Polo argali sheep, also known as Ovis ammon polii, is a subspecies of the argali sheep found in Central Asia, particularly in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and neighboring regions. Marco Polo argali sheep are one of the largest wild sheep species, with males weighing up to 136 kg and standing over 1.2 meters tall at the shoulder. Females are smaller, typically weighing around 91 kg. They have distinctive large, curling

Meet Tilek 🐑✨ a Marco Polo argali with a story straight out of a sci-fi novel. Cloned from genetic material smuggled out of Kyrgyzstan, he was once part of a wild scheme to breed giant trophy sheep. Today, he has been rescued and he’s thriving at the @syracusezoo, chosen for him to live as a reminder of the fascinating, complex bond between humans and wildlife. Seeing his majestic horns and massive presence in person is unforgettable. I'm grateful that saying YES to volunteering has given me th