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Bighorn Sheep Big horn Sheep in Yellowstone National Park, USA during the winter. Bighorn sheep,Ovis canadensis,Yellowstone National Park Click/tap to enlarge

Bighorn Sheep

Big horn Sheep in Yellowstone National Park, USA during the winter.

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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 tanwirzaman
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Uploaded Apr 13, 2015. Captured Mar 10, 2013 10:06.
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  • NIKON D3100
  • f/9.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm