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Big Horns, Snow Field Big horn sheep gather at small snow field above Williams Lake on Wheeler Pk, NM in Aug. 2008. Bighorn sheep,Ovis canadensis Click/tap to enlarge

Big Horns, Snow Field

Big horn sheep gather at small snow field above Williams Lake on Wheeler Pk, NM in Aug. 2008.

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The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep in North America named for its large horns. These horns can weigh up to 30 lb, while the sheep themselves weigh up to 300 lb. Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of "Ovis canadensis", one of which is endangered.

Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Aug 12, 2023. Captured Jul 30, 2008 12:46.
  • DMC-FZ50
  • f/7.1
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO400
  • 83.2mm