Least Concern
Bighorn Sheep
Ovis canadensis
A sure-footed wild sheep of rocky mountains and canyon terrain.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Mountain
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
9–14 years in the wild
Size
Shoulder height 80–100 cm; weight 50–140 kg
Scientific Name
Ovis canadensis
About Bighorn Sheep
A sure-footed wild sheep of rocky mountains and canyon terrain.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with mountain habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 9–14 years in the wild, a size of Shoulder height 80–100 cm; weight 50–140 kg, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
Male bighorn sheep clash horns in dramatic dominance contests.
Where Bighorn Sheep Lives
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Rocky Mountains
, United States
Alberta foothills
, Canada