Silhouette of Bighorn sheep - by Tom Reichner

Silhouette of Bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis; Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Silhouette image of a ewe peering down from the rocky peaks; Badlands National Park, South Dakota Bighorn sheep,Ovis canadensis — Silhouette of Bighorn sheep

Ovis canadensis; Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Silhouette image of a ewe peering down from the rocky peaks; Badlands National Park, South Dakota

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Ludo Sak Posted 7 months ago

Favourited this one, ahaha, this one is funny and informative, a very original composition you picked here.

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◄ The Bighorn sheep

Similar species: Even-toed ungulates

The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep in North America named for its large horns. These horns can weigh up to 30 pounds , while the sheep themselves weigh up to 300 pounds . Recent genetic testing indicates that there are three distinct subspecies of ''Ovis canadensis'', one of which is endangered: ''Ovis canadensis sierrae''. Sheep originally crossed to North America over the Bering land bridge from Siberia: the population in North America peaked in the millions, and the bighorn sheep entered.. more

Specie identified by Tom Reichner

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Uploaded on October 5, 2012. captured on June 14, 2010 .

Canon EOS 5D ▶
f/5.7
1/2000s
ISO800
400mm