A herd of nationally protected argali has been spotted in Mulei County, northwestern China's Xinjiang. Footage shows more than a dozen strong, spiral-horned argali moving leisurely across rocky slopes and sparse alpine meadows, their grey-brown coats blending seamlessly with the terrain. The animals graze and survey their surroundings, offering a rare glimpse of high-altitude wildlife. Argali thrive at elevations of 3,000–6,000 meters, and local grassland restoration efforts have helped improve