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Bighorn Sheep These bighorn sheep were spotted in Yellowstone National Park Bighorn sheep,Goats,National park,North America,Ovis canadensis,United States,Yellowstone National park Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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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 travismorhardt
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Uploaded Mar 27, 2011. Captured Sep 14, 2005 22:43.
  • Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
  • f/8
  • 1/500s
  • ISO800
  • 214mm