Bighorn sheep

Species of sheep native to North America

Bighorn sheep

The bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) or bighorn is a species of sheep native to North America. It is named for its large horns, a pair of them may weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb); the sheep altogether typically weigh up to 143 kg (315 lb). Recent genetic testing indicates three distinct subspecies of Ovis canadensis, one of which is endangered: O. c.

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