A Wolf (Not) in Sheep's Clothing   Wild Turkey - video Dailymotion

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00:00 In the snowy highlands range flocks of wild sheep called Anatolian Mouflon.

00:26 Endemic to Turkey and a favourite prey for wolves.

00:38 Living at well over 3,000 feet on exposed terrain, Mouflon have had to evolve to cope

00:44 with this harsh environment.

00:50 A long, dense winter coat helps to counteract the sub-zero temperatures.

01:02 Food must be prized from the ground's icy grip.

01:12 Digging up plant tubers sustains them through the worst of the winter.

01:28 But they are vulnerable.

01:30 And the wolves are hungry too.

01:33 Mouflon rely on well-developed senses to detect predators and stay out of their way.

01:39 But today, they're not aware of the wolf's approach.

01:52 When they finally spot him, the wild sheep flee, triggering his chase instincts.

02:08 It's easy to out-sprint wolves on flat ground, but in deep snow, the predator gains the advantage.

02:16 Known to chase their quarry for up to 12 miles at a time, the wolf has amazing stamina.

02:32 Closing ranks, the herd makes it hard for him to single out a victim.

02:39 But panic sets in as he gains ground.

02:47 It's a quick kill.

02:48 [MUSIC PLAYING]

02:51 (wind howling)

02:54 [BLANK_AUDIO]