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Quick guide
About Bighorn Sheep
The bighorn sheep or bighorn is a species of sheep native to North America. It is named for its large horns. A pair of horns may weigh up to 14 kg (30 lb); the sheep 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. sierrae.
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Source: Wikipedia
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Bighorn Sheep facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Ovis aries
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Pastures & farms
- A group is called
- Flock
Conservation status
NE
Not Evaluated
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Artiodactyla
- Family Bovidae
- Genus Ovis
- Species Ovis aries
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
10–12 yrs
Weight
45–100 kg
Size
110–150 cm
Top speed
40 km/h
Typical adult range
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