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Big Horned Sheep

Ovis canadensis

Description:

Bighorn Sheep are named for the large, curved horns borne by the rams (males). Ewes (females) also have horns, but they are shorter with less curvature. They range in color from light brown to grayish or dark, chocolate brown, with a white rump and lining on the back of all four legs. Males typically weigh 127–316 pounds (58–143 kg), Females are typically 75–188 pounds (34–85 kg).

Habitat:

The Mountain West. Graze on grasses

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CynthiaMHori
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CynthiaMHori

Montana, USA

Spotted on Jul 22, 2007
Submitted on Feb 18, 2011

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