Is it truly an Altai argali, or is it a hybrid? Some biologists argue that the horn shape (specifically the flare of the tips) is more consistent with the , which has longer, more sweeping horns but thinner bases. Palais insisted it was a true Altai "Big Horn," but without DNA evidence (the original skull was lost in a fire in the 1970s), the debate rages on.
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The sheer volume of honors bestowed upon Jacob Palis is a testament to his unparalleled stature. His list of recognitions reads like a map of the highest peaks in the scientific world: Is it truly an Altai argali, or is it a hybrid
