A farmer who secretly bought parts of the world’s largest sheep is now facing prison. Arthur Schubarth – aka Jack – bought parts of a protected mutant species in order to illegally breed ...

The argali is valued because it's the largest living wildlife sheep breed on Earth, and is considered a near-threatened species by the US. It's hunted for sport due to its size and long horns.

Known as the Great Improver, Britain’s largest indigenous sheep, with its distinctive prick ears and noble roman nose, is descended from Bakewell’s famous Dishley Leicesters and was probably the most ...