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Big Horn Sheep Culebra Range of Sangre de Cristo Mts.  Colorado Bighorn sheep,Ovis canadensis Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Big Horn Sheep

Culebra Range of Sangre de Cristo Mts. Colorado

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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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By Slowbutsteady

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Uploaded Sep 6, 2023. Captured Jul 8, 2010 11:20.
  • DMC-FZ50
  • f/4.0
  • 10/1600s
  • ISO100
  • 88.8mm