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Mountain Side Ram There were 3 big horned sheep feeding on this hillside, but this guy gave a great presentation for a photo. Lamar Valley, YNP. Bighorn sheep,Geotagged,Ovis canadensis,United States,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Mountain Side Ram

There were 3 big horned sheep feeding on this hillside, but this guy gave a great presentation for a photo. Lamar Valley, YNP.

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The Bighorn sheep

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.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
Species identified by SaraBethWilliamson
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Uploaded Jan 4, 2015. Captured Jan 3, 2015 03:06 in Yellowstone National Park, U.S. 212, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA.
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  • COOLPIX P90
  • f/5.0
  • 10/2536s
  • ISO64
  • 110.4mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.