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Bighorn ram climbing rock face in Yellowstone National Park A bighorn ram scrambles up the side of a near-vertical rock face near the confluence of Soda Butte and Lamar Rivers in Yellowstone National Park's northern reaches. Bighorn Sheep,Bighorn sheep,Geotagged,Mammals,Ovis canadensis,United States,Winter,Wyoming,Yellowostone,Yellowstone National Park,sheep Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Bighorn ram climbing rock face in Yellowstone National Park

A bighorn ram scrambles up the side of a near-vertical rock face near the confluence of Soda Butte and Lamar Rivers in Yellowstone National Park's northern reaches.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Wonderful, this photo just screams "Wild USA". And I admire that species so much, such sturdy specialists. Posted 8 years ago

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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
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Uploaded Dec 30, 2016. Captured Feb 10, 2016 11:09 in NE Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA.
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  • NIKON D3300
  • f/5.6
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.