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Bighorn Lambs Two bighorn lambs nuzzle close together during a blizzard in South Dakota's Badlands National Park. Badlands National Park,Bighorn sheep,Geotagged,Ovis canadensis,South Dakota,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bighorn Lambs

Two bighorn lambs nuzzle close together during a blizzard in South Dakota's Badlands National Park.

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  1. As you always tend to do, a very fine balance between species and habitat, well composed! Promoted. Posted 11 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Apr 29, 2014. Captured Apr 29, 2014 08:15 in South Dakota 240, Badlands National Park, Wall, SD 57790, USA.
  • TG-830
  • f/5.9
  • 10/1250s
  • ISO200
  • 25mm