- Bighorn sheep - Wikipedia
The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) [6] is a species of sheep native to North America [7] It is named for its large horns A pair of horns may weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb); [8] the sheep typically weigh up to 143 kg (315 lb) [9] Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: O c sierrae
- About Bighorns and Other North American Wild Sheep
All about bighorn sheep at the National Bighorn Sheep Center, home of the world's largest herd of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
- Bighorn sheep | Habitat, Behavior Adaptations | Britannica
bighorn sheep, (Ovis canadensis), stocky, climbing hoofed mammal of western North America known for its massive curling horns Bighorns are brown with a white rump patch Horns are present in both sexes, but they are bigger in males (rams) Six living subspecies are recognized
- Home | Bighorn National Forest | Forest Service
Conveniently located halfway between Mt Rushmore and Yellowstone National Park, the Bighorns are a great vacation destination in themselves Visitors experience a diverse landscape - from grasslands to alpine meadows, clear lakes to glacial carved valleys and rolling hills to sheer mountain cliffs We've got a new look!
- Bighorn Sheep - National Wildlife Federation
The bighorn sheep's keen eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell help it detect and avoid predators The bighorn sheep is one of two species of wild sheep in North America with large horns, the other being the Dall sheep (Ovis dalli)
- Bighorn Sheep - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Bighorn sheep are large mammals native to North America, and are most famously known for their high-impact collisions Males have large, curled horns that they use to battle with one another over breeding rights As their name suggests, their horns can be quite large, with some weighing over 30 lbs or more!
- 101 Facts about Bighorn Sheep - North American Nature
Bighorn sheep can be found on South facing slopes in the winter There are three subspecies of bighorn sheep The Rocky Mountain Bighorn, The Sierra Nevada Bighorn, and the Desert Bighorn sheep A group of bighorns is called a herd There are less than 70,000 bighorn sheep in North America
- Bighorn Sheep | National Geographic
Go head-to-head with the bighorn sheep Learn more about the life of these alpine creatures
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