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Bighorn Sheep Clicked in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone. Bighorn sheep,Geotagged,Ovis canadensis,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Bighorn Sheep

Clicked in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone.

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  1. Amazing how skilled they are in climbing. A position like this would totally freak me out. Posted 10 years ago
    1. Graceful climbers Posted 10 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
Species identified by tanwirzaman
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Uploaded Apr 14, 2015. Captured in Yellowstone National Park, U.S. 20, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA.