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Bighorn Sheep (Ewes & Lambs)

Ovis canadensis

Description:

"Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) are one of two species of mountain sheep in North America. They range in color from light brown to grayish or dark brown, and have a white rump and lining on the backs of all four legs. Bighorn sheep get their name from the large, curved horns on the males, or rams. They are legendary for their ability to climb high, steep, rocky mountain areas." ~defenders.org

Notes:

The rangers were incredibly excited as this was the first sighting of lambs for the season. They told us also that the sheep will come down from the mountain to Sheep Lake where they will eat the mud for the minerals.

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DanAm
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DanAm

Colorado, USA

Spotted on Jul 1, 2014
Submitted on Jul 2, 2014

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