Bighorn Sheep

A bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep native to North America. It is known for the massive, curled horns of the male and its ability to climb and live in steep, rocky mountainous terrain. ⛰️

Bighorn sheep have a stout, muscular body with a short tail and a short, coarse coat that is a brownish-gray color. The males, called rams, have massive, spiraling horns that can weigh up to 30 pounds and can grow to be up to three feet long. The females, called ewes, have shorter, less curved horns.

Bighorn sheep are found in the mountainous regions of western North America. They are herbivores, and their diet consists of a wide variety of plants, including grasses, shrubs, and forbs.

Bighorn sheep are a social species that live in herds. Rams are known for their spectacular head-butting clashes, which they engage in to establish dominance and to compete for mates. They are also known for their incredible climbing ability, which allows them to escape predators and to find food in a variety of steep terrain.