Conservation
Scientific Classification
| Order | Ariodactyla |
| Family | Bovidae |
| Subfamily | Caprinae |
| Genus | Ovis |
| Binomial name | Ovis canadensis |
Range Map
Description
The bighorn sheep is a species of sheep found in western North America. Their colors are light, grayish, or dark brown.
Bighorn sheep measure from 90 to 105 cm and weigh from 70 to 140 kg. This animal eats grasses, sedges, willow, and sage.
They live in mountainous regions with small ledges. Their lifespan is 9 to 14 years.
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