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Silhouette of Bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis; Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep<br /> Silhouette image of a ewe peering down from the rocky peaks; Badlands National Park, South Dakota Bighorn sheep,Ovis canadensis Click/tap to enlarge

Silhouette of Bighorn sheep

Ovis canadensis; Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Silhouette image of a ewe peering down from the rocky peaks; Badlands National Park, South Dakota

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    Ludo Sak
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    Favourited this one, ahaha, this one is funny and informative, a very original composition you picked here. Posted 12 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
Species identified by Tom Reichner
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Uploaded Oct 5, 2012. Captured Jun 14, 2010 09:59.
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  • Canon EOS 5D
  • f/5.7
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 400mm